UNC Pembroke News

Gibson and Mary Anna Gray devoted their lives to education, service and community. Through their endowed scholarship at UNC Pembroke, their legacy will continue to support and inspire future generations of Braves.
February 26 Chad Locklear

A Lasting Gift of Learning from Gibson and Mary Anna Gray

Gibson and Mary Anna Gray鈥檚 $1,250,000 estate gift establishes the Gibson and Mary Anna Gray Endowed Scholarship at UNC Pembroke, creating lasting need-based support for students and honoring a lifelong commitment to education, service and opportunity.

Michela Gritti kneels courtside at basketball game while holding a camera
February 25 Mark Locklear

Finding Her Stride: Michela Gritti鈥檚 Journey from Italy to 51猎奇

For Michela 鈥淢iki鈥� Gritti, running is more than a sport 鈥� it is the force that reshaped her life, carried her across an ocean and helped her discover who she is beyond the finish line.

large, golden 51猎奇 letters on the campus of 51猎奇 at sunset with a purple/pink sky
February 24 University Communications & Marketing

51猎奇 Launches Vision 2031 Strategic Plan

UNC Pembroke announced today the launch of Vision 2031, a comprehensive five-year strategic plan outlining a bold roadmap for student success, academic excellence, affordability and economic impact.

dog begins leap from large apparatus into his trainer's arms
February 24 James Bass

Mutts Gone Nuts Brings High-Flying Canine Comedy to GPAC March 15

Get ready for a howling good time as Mutts Gone Nuts, a comedic dog stunt show, comes to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on March 15 at 3 p.m.

Iva Angjeleska sitting in front of a microscope
February 20 Mark Locklear

A Global Journey, A Local Impact: Iva Angjeleska鈥檚 Path to Medicine

Nearly 5,000 miles from her hometown in Skopje, North Macedonia, Iva Angjeleska is precisely where she belongs

Perseus Daily stands next to his research poster
February 17 Dr. Lisa Ann Kelly

51猎奇 Biology Students Take Their Research from the Field to the National Stage

UNC Pembroke biology students are turning hands-on research into national recognition. From studying soil ecosystems at the Lumbee Cultural Center to presenting on a national stage, their work is expanding scientific understanding while opening doors to future careers.

Montage of Dr. Irene Pittman Aikman
February 11 Mark Locklear

51猎奇鈥檚 Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken Inducted into Prestigious Kappa Delta Pi Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter

Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of the Howard Dean Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been selected for induction into the Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi 鈥� one of the organization鈥檚 highest and most selective honors.

UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, chair of Old Main STREAM Academy, sign a dual enrollment agreement while staff from both institutions look on.
February 10 Chad Locklear

UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy Launch Dual Enrollment Partnership

UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, creating a pathway for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing their secondary education.

McLean Pait III (far left) Kendrick Oxendine and Caleb Locklear are the recent graduates of 51猎奇's 3 plus 2 dual degree engineering program with NC State University
February 05 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Trio Earns Dual Engineering Degrees Through NC State Partnership

They crossed two commencement stages in two days, earned two degrees from two universities and closed out five demanding years of engineering study.

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February 03

51猎奇 to Resume Normal Operations Wednesday, Feb. 4

51猎奇 will resume normal campus operations beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. Classes, both in-person and online, will operate on a regular schedule.