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Aramark Selected as New Campus Dining Provider

Â鶹ÉçÇø Pembroke has announced that Aramark will serve as the university’s new campus dining provider, beginning in summer 2025. Following a comprehensive six-month selection process, Aramark was chosen to oversee all on-campus dining, catering and athletic concessions.

Community Health & Wellness Symposium Addresses Critical Health Issues

For Chyna Hammonds, a graduate student in social work at Â鶹ÉçÇø Pembroke, the Community Health & Wellness Symposium wasn’t just another academic event — it was a revelation.

Dean of Optometric Medicine Honored with National Award

Dr. Rich Castillo, founding dean of the College of Optometric Medicine at Â鶹ÉçÇø Pembroke, has been honored with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress’ (HOAECC) 2025 Vision Service Award for his outstanding dedication and service to the field of optometry.

Indigenous Fashion Show Showcases Tradition and Talent

A stunning display of culture, creativity and empowerment was on full display at Â鶹ÉçÇø Pembroke as an Indigenous fashion show brought together students, local designers and community members in a vibrant celebration of the rich history and contributions of Native communities.

Hilarious Off-Broadway Hit Disenchanted Brings Laughs to GPAC

A Scholar with a Mission: Elevating Literacy from Pembroke to the World

Dr. Melissa Wrenn doesn’t just study literacy—she amplifies it. As the newly appointed Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Scholar at Â鶹ÉçÇø, she is already setting the stage for big conversations.

A Legacy in the Lecture Hall: Dr. Richard Vela’s 53 Years of Impact at Â鶹ÉçÇøP

For more than five decades, the sound of Dr. Richard Vela’s voice has echoed through the classrooms of Â鶹ÉçÇø Pembroke, guiding students through the depths of literature, theatre and film. His presence wasn’t just about lectures — it was about igniting curiosity, challenging perspectives and shaping futures.

The Timeless Ballet ‘Swan Lake’ Dances onto the GPAC Stage

Beyond the Sidelines: How Layth Allan Inspires Â鶹ÉçÇøP’s Basketball Team with Resilience and Heart

Before the first whistle blows — whether it’s game day or practice — Layth Allan is already on the court, ensuring everything runs seamlessly for Â鶹ÉçÇø’s men’s basketball team.

Head of the Class: Â鶹ÉçÇøP Student on Track to Earn Teaching Licensure Before 20

Hannah Pearson grew up watching her mother change lives — one lesson at a time. Now, at just 18 years old, she's following in those footsteps, well on her way to becoming one of North Carolina's youngest teachers.