Community Health & Wellness Symposium Addresses Critical Health Issues
For UNC Pembroke graduate student Chyna Hammonds, the Community Health & Wellness Symposium was more than an academic gathering 鈥� it was a turning point. The event sparked meaningful connections and equipped her with resources to better support clients in her mental health internship, perfectly reflecting the symposium鈥檚 mission to drive real-world impact through community-focused health dialogue.
Dean of Optometric Medicine Honored with National Award
Dr. Rich Castillo, founding dean of the College of Optometric Medicine at UNC Pembroke, has been honored with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress鈥� (HOAECC) 2025 Vision Service Award for his outstanding dedication and service to the field of optometry.
A Scholar with a Mission: Elevating Literacy from Pembroke to the World
Dr. Melissa Wrenn doesn鈥檛 just study literacy鈥攕he amplifies it. As the newly appointed Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Scholar at 漏 Copyright 2025 51吃瓜网, she is already setting the stage for big conversations.
