Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

Undergraduate Commencement Graduates
June 05

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2023

PEMBROKE, NC – Âé¶¹ÉçÇø has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Spring 2023. Chancellor’s List To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, a student must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 (out of 4.0) while taking at least 12 semester hours; none of the 12 hours may be Pass/Fail.

 Âé¶¹ÉçÇøW student, Alyssa Casillas, presenting at the Duke/Âé¶¹ÉçÇø SLAM DÂé¶¹ÉçÇø conference at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke
May 24

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP hosts Duke-Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s annual symposium

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke hosted the Symposium for Learning about Alzheimer’s disease-related Medical research at Duke and Âé¶¹ÉçÇø (SLAM-DÂé¶¹ÉçÇø) on May 18-19. The event attracted professors, researchers, clinicians, and trainees from 10 institutions who spent the day networking, interacting, and sharing ongoing research about the disease that affects nearly six million Americans.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (left) and Dr. Oussama Ammar, dean of programs at Montpellier Business School, establish an academic partnership during a MOU signing event at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke.
May 24

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP signs MOU with France’s Montpellier Business School

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is expanding its global reach with the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Montpellier Business School — among the top French business schools in Europe. The partnership provides the framework for future academic collaborations, including joint curricular programs, collaborative research student and faculty exchange opportunities.

Katie Aguilar Manueles
May 22

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s Katie Manueles selected to ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke junior Katie Aguilar Manueles has received national recognition as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll for her efforts in driving voter registration, education and turnout on their campuses. Manueles was among 175 college students selected from participating campuses nationwide. Last year’s midterm elections saw one of the highest youth voter turnouts in a midterm election in the last 40 years.

Destiny Locklear
May 22

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP names Spirit of Old Main Scholarship recipients

The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke has announced the second cohort of the Spirit of Old Main Scholars. The Spirit of Old Main Scholarship was established in 2022 to reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education for highly competitive American Indian students. The 2023-2034 academic year recipients are Shicoria Chavis and Destiny Locklear, both of Red Springs High, and Kylie Cummings of Purnell Swett High. They are all members of the Lumbee Tribe.

May 19

World Language Students Study Abroad in Spain

This spring, the World Languages Program hosted its first study abroad opportunity since 2019. During Spring Break, Professor Milagros Lopez-Fred and Dr. Natalie Love hosted a group of 11 students in Spain.

Dr. Diana Dubisky, left, and Dean Loury Floyd, right, presents Catherine Holmes with the 2023 Student Teacher of the Year Award
May 17

Catherine Holmes named Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Student Teacher of the Year

Catherine Holmes has been selected as the spring 2023 Student Teacher of the Year at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke. Holmes qualifies to compete for the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (NCACTE) Student Teacher of the Year Award. Holmes graduated this spring with a Master of Arts in Teaching and teaches at West End Elementary School in Moore County.

Dr. Bryan Sales (left) and Roger Godwin
May 13

Bryan Sales wins Community Partner of the Year Award

Ever since joining the Biology faculty four years ago, Dr. Bryan Sales has been doing a lot of growing — plants, mentorships, collaborations, and partnerships. One of his most noteworthy partnerships involves the local community.

Cindy Paul at Spring Commencement
May 06

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke awards 1,117 degrees at Spring Commencement

Cindy Paul first started her college journey in 1985 — around the same year the parents of most of her Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke classmates were born. At the time, she aspired to be a math teacher but went through a divorce, and her life took another turn.

Lucas Scalamogna (left) Taiki Azuma, Joanna Hersey and Kevin Streich after a recent performance
May 05

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP music faculty support Carnegie Hall Initiative in Moore County

The Department of Music at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is well represented on stage during concerts by the Carolina Philharmonic, based in Pinehurst. Faculty from the Department of Music have performed with the orchestra since it was founded in 2009.  The orchestra has partnered with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and Moore County Schools for several years to provide music educational experiences for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.