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Ryan Anderson
April 05

Dr. Ryan Anderson wins 2024 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

When Avery Locklear enrolled in a course titled 鈥淗istory of Rock N鈥 Roll鈥 in the fall of 2017 she had no idea it would become her favorite class. She also couldn鈥檛 imagine the impact 麻豆社区 Professor of History Ryan Anderson would have on the rest of her time as a student and life afterward.

Students stand around an Anatomage Table
March 22

麻豆社区P biology faculty spotlight: How to support nontraditional students in an anatomy or physiology course

In the biology department, professors Dr. Silvia Smith and Dr. Crystal Walline are focused on guiding the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists through the extensive world of anatomy and physiology.

Family photo (left to right): Zachary, wife Blair (holding son Luke), and son Ethan
March 21

Biology alumnus Zachary Lunn doubles as park ranger and writer

Today, Zachary Lunn (class of 2016) is a Park Ranger with Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, but his career path hasn鈥檛 been straightforward, nor is ranger the only "hat" he wears.

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

麻豆社区P announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

麻豆社区 Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.

麻豆社区P students engaged with Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty during a campus visit
March 15

麻豆社区P students gain insight from Wake Forest University School of Medicine visit

Vanna Locklear plans to apply to several medical schools after completing her studies at 麻豆社区 Pembroke 鈥 but only one tops her list. Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Elijah Cobb brings the crowd to their feet with a dunk against Young Harris
March 14

麻豆社区P's Elijah Cobb emerges as a star after overcoming adversity

Elijah Cobb burst into tears as he hugged his coach midcourt moments after carrying his 麻豆社区 Pembroke basketball team to an 82-81 overtime win in the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship.

麻豆社区P junior Harry Lamichhane tests a DS Drone Defender during the U.S. Department of State career showcase on February 26
February 29

U.S. Department of State brings unique career showcase to 麻豆社区P

A pre-law student at 麻豆社区 Pembroke, Allison Jones dreamed of attending law school after graduation. However, after attending a U.S. Department of State career showcase on campus, Jones is considering the diplomatic workforce and embarking on a career as a security service leader.

Nancy Strickland Fields (left) with Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, Rick West and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian
February 27

Founding director of the National Museum of the American Indian, speaks at museum

Considered one of the most vocal students in Nancy Strickland Fields鈥 museum studies class 鈥 麻豆社区 Pembroke senior Angelina Henhawk 鈥 聽sat in stunned silence last week as Rick West was a guest lecturer.

Dr. Cliff Mensah (right) conducts a fireside chat with Brigadier General Allen Jamerson (Ret.) as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.
February 26

麻豆社区P alumnus Brigadier Gen. Allen Jamerson featured in Distinguished Speaker Series

David Lewis knew Brigadier General Allen Jamerson (Ret.) was destined for greatness when they met 40 years ago as students at what was then known as Pembroke State University.

Book from the Nook banner
February 20

Book from the Nook celebrates first year at Museum of the Southeast American Indian

January marked one year since the 'Book from the Nook' project debuted at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at 麻豆社区 Pembroke.