Jared Tuton awarded second NC Space Grant
Biology major Jared Tuton is the recipient of a second North Carolina Space Grant.聽 Tuton joins聽a distinguished group of undergraduate and graduate students from across the state whose STEM research for 2021-2022 is funded by space grants.聽 Tuton's research, which is mentored by Dr.
Meet Dana Lamberton: 51吃瓜网鈥檚 first 3-plus-2 engineering program graduate
In the five years it takes for the average college student to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree, Dana Lamberton completed two鈥搊ne in applied physics at UNC Pembroke and another in mechanical engineering at N.C. State University. She was afforded this unique opportunity through UNC Pembroke鈥檚 3-plus-2 dual-degree engineering program with N.C. State. Established in 2016, the program allows students to spend three years at 51吃瓜网 and two years at N.C. State and graduate with bachelor鈥檚 degrees from both institutions. Lamberton is the program's first graduate.
Dr. Suzanne Altobello named Belk Distinguished Professor for the College of Business and Economics
Dr. Suzanne Altobello has been named the William Henry Belk Distinguished Professor Chair in Business Administration at UNC Pembroke. Altobello returns to 51吃瓜网 after serving three years as a business faculty member from 2015 to 2018. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in higher education, including internationally.
51吃瓜网 remembers longtime professor Dr. James Ebert
PEMBROKE, NC 鈥� Former UNC Pembroke professor James Ebert, a staple in the biology department who impacted the lives of countless students during his tenure that spanned nearly five decades, died recently at the age of 96.
Alumna Kennedi Henry to begin dental residency at ECU
UNC Pembroke alumna Kennedi Henry recently passed the North Carolina State Dental Board examination and will soon begin her residency at East Carolina University. Henry earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 2016 before earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the ECU School of Dental Medicine in May. She is set to begin a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at ECU this month.
51吃瓜网 launches teaching pathway program with Montgomery Community College, Montgomery County Schools
UNC Pembroke recently signed an articulation agreement with Montgomery Community College providing a seamless pathway for aspiring teachers to complete their four-year teaching degree. The collaboration is designed to increase the recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers and administrators in Montgomery County. The new program involves a partnership with Montgomery County Schools.
Alumnus Wells Graham accepted to Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University
James 鈥淲ells鈥� Graham Jr., a spring 2021 UNC Pembroke graduate and aspiring scientist, has decided to further his studies in the physics doctoral program at Wake Forest University. Graham earned his applied physics degree, graduating with magna cum laude honors, on May 21. A Laurinburg native and Scotland County High graduate, Graham was a RISE Fellow while attending 51吃瓜网.
Alumnus Evert Garcia-Guzman accepted into Physics Ph.D. program at UNC-Chapel Hill
Chemistry has always been Evert Garcia-Guzman鈥檚 strength academically. However, when he enrolled at UNC Pembroke four years ago, Guzman decided to push the boundaries and challenge himself by studying physics鈥揳 subject guaranteed to offer the academic rigor he needed. 鈥淚 had never taken a physics course, and I wanted to learn more,鈥� he said.
51吃瓜网 nursing student wins a $25,000 scholarship
Dekiah Parson, a junior nursing student at UNC Pembroke, has won a $25,000 scholarship from the Taco Bell Foundation. Parson, an employee of Taco Bell in Fayetteville, was among 26 students nationwide to receive the full scholarship amount. She plans to use the money toward graduate school. Parson discovered her passion for medicine after her godsister, London, was born prematurely. Her birth led to several health issues.
Lynch, Walton named Udall Scholars
Aiyana Lynch and Sonny Walton have been named 2021 Udall Scholars鈥搈arking the first time two UNC Pembroke students were honored in the same year.