Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

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November 19

Service-Learning Projects in First-Year Composition Connect Students to CIS Academy

Many students new to college might think that first-year composition means sitting in a classroom and writing papers. For students in ENG 1050: Composition I Honors classes taught by professors Laura Hakala and Scott Hicks, first-year composition means going to a local middle school and writing, reading, thinking and public speaking alongside middle-school students.

Professor of English Dr. Scott Hicks
November 18

Hicks Elected to Leadership Committee of International Higher Education Organization

Service to national professional associations is one way that Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP faculty make a difference in higher education beyond campus. As one of 22 members of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) Core Committee, English professor Scott Hicks is making an impact on educational development in higher education across North America.

Dr. Eva Skuka
November 15

Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees

Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls shaking hands
November 14

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke launches guaranteed admissions program with Wake Tech

A new partnership between Wake Technical Community College and Âé¶¹ÉçÇø will ease the pathway for students seeking a four-year degree.

Jasmine Coleman of Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke
November 08

Jasmine Coleman named among Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education

Jasmine Coleman, director of Academic and Military Outreach at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, has been named among the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly program.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP and Sandhills CC at table for signing of an MoU
November 07

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP signs guaranteed admission partnership with Sandhills Community College

The path to completing a four-year degree just got easier for Sandhills Community College (SCC) students thanks to the launch of the BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed direct-admission transfer program at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø.

New members of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
November 06

Alpha Chi Honor Society welcomes new members

Eighty-seven juniors, seniors and graduate students who rank in the top 10 % of their class at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke recently joined the Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.

Gloriest Lubamba in front of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building with friends
November 04

Internship leads Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP business student to lucrative job with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Gloriest Lubamba, a senior business student at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, an internship with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond was more than just a summer gig — it was the first step toward a dream career.

The campus of Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke with a clocktower in the background.
September 24

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP a top 20 public regional university in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø is a top 20 public university in the South and ranks in the top 10 in the region for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings.

Students in the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at benefit from a high-tech virtual anatomage table
September 05

Graduate School sets enrollment record for eighth year in a row

The Graduate School at the University of North Carolina Pembroke has once again set an all-time enrollment record for the eighth consecutive year.