Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

students sitting atop the wall of The University of Bath in the UK
September 01

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP student gains invaluable experience from University of Bath internship

Kimberly Yard, a senior chemistry major at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, recently returned from the United Kingdom, where she participated in a nine-week research internship at the University of Bath. Yard was among seven college students nationwide selected for the International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Martina Van Etten
August 28

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP biology student excels in summer research

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke molecular biology student Martina Van Etten spent her summer as a member of the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation STEM Summer Immersion Program at East Carolina University.

Pembroke town officials break ground
August 23

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP celebrates groundbreaking for town's wastewater infrastructure upgrades

Representatives with Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke joined Pembroke town officials at a recent groundbreaking ceremony, marking the beginning of major upgrades to the town's wastewater treatment plant.

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel
August 22

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s Joseph Van Hassel performs percussion concert in Japan

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke music faculty member Joseph Van Hassel traveled to Japan this summer to perform percussion as a soloist and ensemble member.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP student Ashley Cashwell Barez running a water test.
August 21

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP student’s research featured in WRAL documentary

A WRAL documentary series that examines the contamination of private water wells in communities near the Cumberland-Bladen county line features Ashley Cashwell Barez, a geo-environmental student at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke.

Dr. Kelly Brennan
August 18

Dr. Kelly Brennan named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP

Dr. Kelly Brennan has been named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke. Dr. Brennan has over 25 years of enrollment experience at higher education institutions and brings expertise in designing processes, initiating new programs and delivering innovative student support services.

Magally Ortiz-Rojas, left and Apsen Andersson
August 17

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP pre-law students gain invaluable experience at UVA Law School

A trio of pre-law students at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke have a greater understanding of the legal field after spending their summer networking with faculty and professionals at the University of Virginia School of Law — one of the premier law schools in the country.

ECU signing
August 14

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP inks academic pathway with ECU School of Dental Medicine

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke has signed an early assurance agreement with East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine. The unique agreement guarantees admission of Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP students into the ECU School of Dental Medicine’s Doctor of Dental Medicine program upon meeting specific criteria and requirements.

Lindsay Branch
August 08

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s Lindsay Branch motivated by tragedy to become physician

Lindsay Branch and Sophie El-Mahdy shared a passion for medicine at a young age. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, El-Mahdy knew she wanted to become a doctor. Tragically, she never got that chance. She died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism. She was 16.

Amber Locklear
August 08

New members join Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Alumni Association Board

The Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke Alumni Association recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Vanessa Gonzalez ’07, Amber Locklear, Chris Lowery ’13 and Christina Theodorou ’05 joined the board on July 1 and will each serve a two-year term.