Bestselling author Angeline Boulley to speak at 麻豆社区 Pembroke
Indigenous educator and聽New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will speak at 麻豆社区 Pembroke on March 28. Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, will be the final guest in the 2021-2022 Distinguished Speaker Series. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Upchurch Auditorium located in James A. Thomas Hall.
麻豆社区 Pembroke honors founders on 135-year anniversary
Beaming with pride and wearing a big smile, Betty Oxendine Mangum proudly posed for photos in front of a black and gold backdrop honoring the names of 麻豆社区 Pembroke鈥檚 seven founders. The commemorative backdrop was positioned in front of the steps of Old Main as part of a Founders鈥� Day event marking the 135th anniversary of its founding on Monday. Mangum placed her palm on the display near the sixth name鈥揓ohn J. Oxendine鈥揾er great grandfather. A farmer from the Red Banks community, Oxendine was one of the university鈥檚 seven founding trustees.
麻豆社区 Pembroke earns highest Military Friendly distinction
Regarded as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country, 麻豆社区 Pembroke is once again being recognized for its commitment to veterans, military service members and their families. G.I. Jobs Magazine has recognized 麻豆社区P as a Military Friendly School for 2022-2023. While the university has earned the designation every year since 2010, 麻豆社区P retained its gold status and increased its standing to third among the Top 10 Military Friendly Schools for small public institutions nationwide. The ranking represents the highest designation in university history.
麻豆社区P receives First-Gen Forward national designation
麻豆社区 Pembroke was among 53 institutions nationwide selected by the Center for First-Generation Student Success 2022-2023 First-Gen Forward cohort. First Gen-Forward is the nation's first recognition program acknowledging higher education institutions for their demonstrated commitment to first-generation student success. 麻豆社区P is being recognized for improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the Center's research and resources.
麻豆社区P鈥檚 Maya Grimes accepted to ECU Dental Program
Maya Grimes gave fans reasons to smile as a four-year starter and standout defender on 麻豆社区 Pembroke鈥檚 women鈥檚 soccer team. Soon, the aspiring dentist will be perfecting the smiles of her patients. The senior 麻豆社区P biology student and Chancellor鈥檚 Ambassador has been accepted to East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. While most children have a fear or anxiety associated with going to the dentist, Grimes couldn鈥檛 wait for her next checkup. 鈥淚 loved going to the dentist,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 thought it was the coolest thing ever.鈥�
麻豆社区P awarded $500,000 grant to address racial disparities in maternal, infant health
麻豆社区 Pembroke has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant to reduce racial disparities for expecting and parenting mothers in rural southeastern North Carolina. The grant was awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina as part of the company鈥檚 effort to decrease racial disparities in maternal and child health care in North Carolina by 50 % in five years. Funding will support the Health Equity Project, which is designed to improve maternal health through service provider education.
Gabe Eszterhas named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at 麻豆社区P
Gabe Eszterhas, CPA, a senior-level finance and accounting executive with 20 years of higher education experience and a proven track of success in central offices and academic divisions, has been named vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at 麻豆社区 Pembroke after a nationwide search. Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings made the announcement on Friday following the unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees supporting the recommendation by Cummings and a search committee led by Dick Christy, director of Athletics.
麻豆社区P's Jayla Locklear crowned Miss Indian North Carolina
Jayla Locklear, a sophomore biology major at 麻豆社区 Pembroke, was recently crowned Miss Indian North Carolina. The virtual pageant, hosted by United Tribes, was held on Feb. 12. Locklear resides in Robeson County and is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. "I am so blessed to have the opportunity to represent all eight tribes of North Carolina and the four urban Indian organizations," Locklear said. "During my reign, I will promote my platform "Speak up, Speak Loud, Stand up against Bullying."
Volleyball team honors Biology faculty trio
Biology faculty Crystal Walline, Meg Zets, and Nicolas Negrin Pereira are making a big difference in the classroom. Last fall, student athletes in their classes honored them during the 麻豆社区P volleyball team鈥檚 Faculty and Staff Appreciation night. The September 28th event recognized 15 faculty and staff across the campus who made positive impacts on the lives of student athletes. Students who bestowed certificates of appreciation on Biology faculty were Taylor Osborne (Dr. Walline), Abby ("Abigail") Spencer (Prof. Zets), and Kaitlyn Pressley (Dr. Negrin Pereira).
Best-selling author, former Rep. Bakari Sellers to speak at 麻豆社区P
A聽New York Times聽bestselling author, who was once the youngest African American elected official in the nation, will speak at 麻豆社区 Pembroke in February. Bakari Sellers, who at 22, defeated a 26-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature in 2006. He made history that year, becoming the youngest African American elected official.