Blossom Edoh accepted to Duke University鈥檚 clinical research gap program
Senior Biology student Blossom (Chinemerem) Edoh will be heading to Duke University shortly after the conclusion of the spring semester. With a baccalaureate degree in hand, she鈥檒l be joining the Bridging the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research (BIGGER) Program, a six-month program that immerses talented students in high-quality research experiences during their gap year following college graduation.
Biology students present research at regional science conference
Four 麻豆社区 Pembroke undergraduates presented research posters during a regional conference 鈥� the 84th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB).
麻豆社区 Pembroke exploring optometry program
麻豆社区 Pembroke was recently granted permission by the University of North Carolina System to move forward with a proposal to establish the state鈥檚 first school of optometry. If approved by the 麻豆社区 System Board of Governors, the school would be the anchor program of 麻豆社区P鈥檚 health sciences building which the state has already earmarked $91 million for construction. The 麻豆社区P Board of Trustees endorsed the plan during its meeting last week.
麻豆社区P鈥檚 Cherry Maynor Beasley named recipient of 2022 James Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service
Dr. Cherry Maynor Beasley of 麻豆社区 received the 2022 James E. Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service during Thursday鈥檚 meeting of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. The award honors faculty who exemplify the University鈥檚 commitment to service and community engagement.
麻豆社区P art history students present at SUNY New Paltz Art History Symposium
Three 麻豆社区 Pembroke art history students were among the presenters at the 2023 SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Art History Symposium, which was held virtually April 13-16. The State University of New York symposium, a highly recognized conference for undergraduate students in the discipline, accepted papers submitted by Maggie Trimpe, Brennan Jenkins and Nairobi Lewis.
Lois C. Lewis Endowed Scholarship will aid non-traditional, local students
Storytelling wasn鈥檛 her profession, but Lois Lewis could tell a story with the best of them. 鈥淪he told a good story,鈥� said Tom Lewis of his late wife. 鈥淪he came from a family of good storytellers and was brought up with the art.鈥�
Dr. Robinson awarded counselor educator excellence award
Dr. Stephanie Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at 麻豆社区 Pembroke, has been awarded the 2023 Addictions/Offender Counselor Educator Excellence Award.
麻豆社区P dedicates Student Commons in honor of Dr. Ben Hardin
Dr. Ben Hardin was a Pembroke native and a trailblazer who left an indelible mark on Robeson County through his decades of practice as a physician. A 1965 graduate of Pembroke State College, Hardin was the first American Indian student to attend medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He mentored countless students, especially Native Americans, who dreamed of an education and giving back to their communities.
麻豆社区P earns cybersecurity designation from the National Security Agency
The National Security Agency (NSA) 鈥� the nation鈥檚 leading cybersecurity agency 鈥� has designated 麻豆社区 Pembroke as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The CAE-CD聽designation is awarded to regionally accredited academic institutions offering cybersecurity degrees or certificates at the associate, bachelor鈥檚 and graduate levels.
麻豆社区P theatre program alumnus accepted to Juilliard
麻豆社区 Pembroke theatre program graduate Jamonte Madison will join Juilliard鈥檚 elite ranks this fall. The Juilliard School 鈥� a world leader in performing arts education known for its competitive and selective admission standards 鈥� is famous for distinguished alumni, including actors Robin Williams, Kevin Spacey, Viola Davis and Jessica Chastain.