UNCP News

Kyra Geiger interacts with visitors to the North Carolina Zoo
November 03 Mark Locklear

From childhood visits to career dreams: Biology student finds her place at North Carolina Zoo

Long before Kyra Geiger began studying zoology at UNC Pembroke, she was visiting the North Carolina Zoo with her family, fascinated by the animals and dreaming of one day working alongside them.

Janette Hopper

Former Art Chair Donates $11,450 to Support Art, Biology Students

For former UNC Pembroke professor Janette Hopper, inspiration often begins outdoors 鈥� kayaking, hiking and observing the natural world.

studens participating in a social work simulator exercise
October 29 Mark Locklear

UNCP Receives $3.25 Million Grant to Support Social Work Graduate Students

UNC Pembroke has received a $3.25 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide need-based scholarships for an estimated 615 students in its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The five-year award will expand access to graduate education while preparing more social workers to serve rural, tribal and medically underserved communities.

A faculty member demonstrates with optometic equipment in a lab at the Brave Health Center on the UNCP campus.
October 29 Mark Locklear

UNCP Expands Student Healthcare with Telepsychiatry, Eye Care Services

UNC Pembroke is expanding access to specialized healthcare for students by introducing telepsychiatry and medical eye care services at the Brave Health Center, bringing additional mental health support and vision care directly to campus.

Emily Collings
October 26 Bob Rose

Volleyball Player Emily Collings Shares Faith Through Mission Trip to Kenya

On the volleyball court, Emily Collings is a veritable assist machine. Last season, the Jacksonville, Florida product ranked second on the Braves team with 3.90 assists per set.

sunset over a fall UNCP campus
October 26 Jenn McCarrel, APR

UNCP Ranked No. 1 in North Carolina for Serving Rural America

UNC Pembroke ranks No. 15 nationally and No. 1 in North Carolina on Washington Monthly's Best Colleges for Rural America list, recognizing its commitment to access, affordability and student success.

Bioprocessing Training

UNCP Offers Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke offers a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

College of Education name change
October 14 Mark Locklear

School of Education Elevated to College of Education

UNC Pembroke鈥檚 School of Education has officially become the College of Education, following approval of the name change by the University of North Carolina System.

Awadagin Pratt

Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Awadagin Pratt to Perform Recital in Moore Hall

Internationally acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt will perform a free piano recital at UNC Pembroke on Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Hall Auditorium.

Gravity Student Performers
October 12 Mark Locklear

Defying Expectations on the Professional Stage

Seventeen UNC Pembroke students recently stepped onto the Givens Performing Arts Center stage alongside three leading performers from London鈥檚 West End, trading the classroom for a first-hand lesson in what it takes to perform professionally.