Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

Alumna Anesu Mavhiya attends commencement
December 14

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: The Graduates Who Shine Bright at Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP

Trenton Brown graduated from Âé¶¹ÉçÇø with more than a biology degree — much more. Brown added three pages to his resume from his Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP experience alone.

Lindsay Branch, a Brody scholar, is continuing her academic career at ECU's Brody School of Medicine
December 13

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP graduates take advantage of pathways to prestigious graduate programs

Tiana Lowry became intrigued with veterinary medicine early on. At 12, she was shadowing the head nurse at Southeastern Veterinary Clinic. There was an instant connection.

Darcey Meus and her daughter, Esther
December 10

Grateful to Walk Across That Stage Cancer Survivor Earns MBA

For Darcey Meus, crossing the stage at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø on Friday will be a powerful moment of triumph. After a grueling battle with cancer, earning her MBA is a testament to her faith, resilience, and love.

Graduating military-affiliated students gathered on the Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP campus to receive their honor cord
December 09

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP salutes military-affiliated graduates with ceremony

U.S. Army veteran Rizihery Saenz arrived at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the spring of 2021 with one goal: to earn a college degree. When Saenz’s college journey culminates at commencement this week, the Bronx, New York, native will leave with more than a social work degree. He will carry with him lifelong connections and a broader perspective on life.

David Crabtree
December 05

Emmy Award-winning PBS CEO David Crabtree to deliver keynote address at 2024 winter commencement

David Crabtree, veteran broadcast journalist, Emmy Award winner and CEO of PBS North Carolina, will deliver the keynote address at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø's Winter Commencement.

Village Apartments
December 05

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø (Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Dr. Jose Rafols teaching
December 03

Dr. Jose Rafols appointed director of new graduate-level Occupational Therapy program

A founding director of three occupational therapy programs with four decades of leadership experience in clinical practice, education and military service, Dr. Jose Rafols has been tapped to lead Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke’s new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).

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November 27

Thomas College of Business & Economics celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

Michael Robinson was exposed to the world of entrepreneurship from a young age. Robinson's parents own a Crown Trophy franchise, and his brother operates a wine and beer lounge in Winston-Salem. Robinson knew he wanted to own his own business. Still, it wasn’t until he became a student at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø that he discovered his self-assurance.

Anna Grossheim
November 22

Anna Grossheim among Top 9 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year

Anna Grossheim is a generational talent. Her remarkable athletic skills on the pitch and her success in the classroom at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø are unmatched. A seven-time All-American, both as a soccer player and a scholar, Grossheim will graduate as the most decorated player in program history.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, Nancy Chavis and Johnny Robertson are pictured with a writing desk
November 21

Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP

An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.