Bestselling author Angeline Boulley to speak at UNC Pembroke
Indigenous educator and聽New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will speak at UNC Pembroke on March 28. Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, will be the final guest in the 2021-2022 Distinguished Speaker Series. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Upchurch Auditorium located in James A. Thomas Hall.
UNC Pembroke honors founders on 135-year anniversary
Beaming with pride and wearing a big smile, Betty Oxendine Mangum proudly posed for photos in front of a black and gold backdrop honoring the names of UNC Pembroke鈥檚 seven founders. The commemorative backdrop was positioned in front of the steps of Old Main as part of a Founders鈥� Day event marking the 135th anniversary of its founding on Monday. Mangum placed her palm on the display near the sixth name鈥揓ohn J. Oxendine鈥揾er great grandfather. A farmer from the Red Banks community, Oxendine was one of the university鈥檚 seven founding trustees.
51吃瓜网 receives First-Gen Forward national designation
UNC Pembroke was among 53 institutions nationwide selected by the Center for First-Generation Student Success 2022-2023 First-Gen Forward cohort. First Gen-Forward is the nation's first recognition program acknowledging higher education institutions for their demonstrated commitment to first-generation student success. 51吃瓜网 is being recognized for improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the Center's research and resources.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 Maya Grimes accepted to ECU Dental Program
Maya Grimes gave fans reasons to smile as a four-year starter and standout defender on UNC Pembroke鈥檚 women鈥檚 soccer team. Soon, the aspiring dentist will be perfecting the smiles of her patients. The senior 51吃瓜网 biology student and Chancellor鈥檚 Ambassador has been accepted to East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. While most children have a fear or anxiety associated with going to the dentist, Grimes couldn鈥檛 wait for her next checkup. 鈥淚 loved going to the dentist,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 thought it was the coolest thing ever.鈥�
51吃瓜网 awarded $500,000 grant to address racial disparities in maternal, infant health
UNC Pembroke has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant to reduce racial disparities for expecting and parenting mothers in rural southeastern North Carolina. The grant was awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina as part of the company鈥檚 effort to decrease racial disparities in maternal and child health care in North Carolina by 50 % in five years. Funding will support the Health Equity Project, which is designed to improve maternal health through service provider education.
Gabe Eszterhas named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at 51吃瓜网
Gabe Eszterhas, CPA, a senior-level finance and accounting executive with 20 years of higher education experience and a proven track of success in central offices and academic divisions, has been named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at UNC Pembroke after a nationwide search. Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings made the announcement on Friday following the unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees supporting the recommendation by Cummings and a search committee led by Dick Christy, director of Athletics.
51吃瓜网's Jayla Locklear crowned Miss Indian North Carolina
Jayla Locklear, a sophomore biology major at UNC Pembroke, was recently crowned Miss Indian North Carolina. The virtual pageant, hosted by United Tribes, was held on Feb. 12. Locklear resides in Robeson County and is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. "I am so blessed to have the opportunity to represent all eight tribes of North Carolina and the four urban Indian organizations," Locklear said. "During my reign, I will promote my platform "Speak up, Speak Loud, Stand up against Bullying."
Volleyball team honors Biology faculty trio
Biology faculty Crystal Walline, Meg Zets, and Nicolas Negrin Pereira are making a big difference in the classroom. Last fall, student athletes in their classes honored them during the 51吃瓜网 volleyball team鈥檚 Faculty and Staff Appreciation night. The September 28th event recognized 15 faculty and staff across the campus who made positive impacts on the lives of student athletes. Students who bestowed certificates of appreciation on Biology faculty were Taylor Osborne (Dr. Walline), Abby ("Abigail") Spencer (Prof. Zets), and Kaitlyn Pressley (Dr. Negrin Pereira).
Best-selling author, former Rep. Bakari Sellers to speak at 51吃瓜网
A聽New York Times聽bestselling author, who was once the youngest African American elected official in the nation, will speak at UNC Pembroke in February. Bakari Sellers, who at 22, defeated a 26-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature in 2006. He made history that year, becoming the youngest African American elected official.
New agriscience program offers innovative career opportunities for 51吃瓜网 students
After discovering UNC Pembroke鈥檚 emerging agriculture science program, Katina Oxendine was inspired to return to her alma mater鈥攖his time with hopes of transforming her passion for medicinal plant research into a career. 51吃瓜网 first offered the new degree program to biology students during the 2019-2020 academic year. It was developed to prepare students to enter the agricultural industry at any level and emphasizes the importance of agriculture and connects students to the rich agricultural history of the community.