Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

The Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Clock Tower
August 12

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.

Pre-Vets administering to a bird
August 08

Pre-Vet Students Gain Wildlife Care Experience Abroad

For a pair of pre-vet students at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, this summer meant long days feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and preparing injured wildlife for release — thousands of miles from home.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP's Teaching Fellows attend the Council of Exceptional Children's Conference in Raleigh
August 08

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s Teaching Fellows Program Experiencing Rapid Growth, Lasting Impact

After more than a decade in corporate banking, Bridget Speller-Purington made a bold move into a new profession — teaching. As a newcomer to the classroom, she leaned heavily on the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke for support and guidance, saying she wouldn’t have been successful without it.

EV parking space
August 05

New Parking Policies Take Effect for Fall 2025 Semester

As students return to campus for the fall 2025 semester, Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is introducing several important updates to parking policies and procedures. These changes are intended to improve enforcement, align with recent property changes and ensure a smoother parking experience for students.

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai

Meet Dr. Shreerekha Pillai: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai was appointed as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July. A seasoned educator and leader, Pillai brings over 30 years of experience in advancing academic excellence and student empowerment

Occupational Therapy Child Assessment Lab
July 31

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke’s OPTIMISE Program Receives $2.3 Million Grant Renewal to Expand Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

The Department of Social Work at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke has secured a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant renewal to continue and expand the OPTIMISE program. The program trains graduate students to serve in integrated behavioral healthcare settings across rural North Carolina. The award comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program.

(L-R) Trustee Chairman Ed Brooks, Sheila Cummings, Dr. Anna Clark, Colonel (Ret.) Carlos E. Berdecia, John Squier, Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings and District Court Judge Daniel Locklear
July 25

Sheila Cummings, Carlos Berdecia, Dr. Anna Clark, John Squier Appointed to Board of Trustees at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke has welcomed four distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Sheila Cummings and Colonel (Ret.) Carlos E. Berdecia, appointed by the Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Board of Governors, and Dr. Anna O. Clark, appointed by North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger. John Squier, Student Government Association president, also joins the board as an ex officio member for the 2025-26 academic year.

Shirsendu Mondal
July 25

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke Computer Science Student Earns NASA Recognition for Cybersecurity Discovery

NASA recently recognized a Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke computer science student for his exceptional cybersecurity skills. Shirsendu Mondal received a formal letter of appreciation from the agency's Vulnerability Disclosure Program for identifying and responsibly reporting a security vulnerability in one of NASA's digital systems.

Dr. Beata Niedzialkowska in the classroom
July 15

Exploring the World Through Art: How One Professor’s Travels Enrich Her Classroom

For many students, learning about art history means flipping through textbooks or viewing digital images. However, for students in Dr. Beata Niedzialkowska’s class at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, art history comes alive through her firsthand experiences visiting some of the world’s most renowned museums.

BraveAlert Logo
July 10

BraveAlert System Maintenance on July 11

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP will be conducting routine maintenance on the BraveAlert Emergency Notification System on Friday, July 11.