麻豆社区 Pembroke News

麻豆社区P Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (left) signs the BraveNation Advantage Transfer program initiative at Richmond Community College with President Brent Barbee
April 23

麻豆社区 Pembroke, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program

In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, 麻豆社区 Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC).

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (right) presents Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin with a Lumbee pinecone patchwork artwork during his visit to 麻豆社区P
April 17

Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at 麻豆社区P

In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a 鈥渂oots-on-the-ground鈥 look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies, from workforce shortages to rising costs.

Walid Kadi Hamman discusses his research at the 19th annual PURC Symposium held on April 9, 2025.
April 16

Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium

When 麻豆社区 Pembroke junior Jessie Williams began studying biology, she already had a personal mission鈥攖o better understand the disease that changed her family鈥檚 life.

nursing students with a training mannequin
April 15

麻豆社区P, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills

A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at 麻豆社区 Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge 鈥 it鈥檚 providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

Ray Brayboy honored at 麻豆社区P jersey retirement ceremony.
April 10

Ray Brayboy鈥檚 No. 13 Jersey Retired at 麻豆社区 Pembroke

A legacy that transcends generations 鈥 麻豆社区 Pembroke honored Ray Brayboy, a trailblazing student-athlete and proud Lumbee alumnus, by retiring his iconic No. 13 basketball jersey. The emotional ceremony celebrated his contributions on and off the court, marking a historic moment in 麻豆社区P athletics and Lumbee heritage.

REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting
April 10

REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting

麻豆社区 Pembroke鈥檚 REACH Fellows Skyla Miller and Sheena Holbrook, along with mentors Drs. Michele Fazio and Christopher Woolley, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Humanities Alliance鈥檚 (NHA) Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day.

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai, new Dean of Arts and Sciences at 麻豆社区P.
April 04

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai Named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai, a scholar, educator and leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing academic excellence and empowering students, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at 麻豆社区 Pembroke.

麻豆社区P art students and faculty stand outside of The MET.
April 03

Art Students Explore New York鈥檚 Iconic Museums

For four 麻豆社区 Pembroke art students and their faculty mentors, a recent trip to New York City was more than just a visit 鈥 it was an immersive journey into the heart of artistic expression.

HBCU/HAIU Coalition poster
April 03

麻豆社区P Offers Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

麻豆社区 Pembroke is offering a free, two-week bioprocessing training course to help students and community members prepare for entry-level jobs in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Festival at Old Main 2025
April 03

Festival at Old Main Returns with Live Music, Food and Family Fun!

Get ready for a day of excitement as the Festival at Old Main returns to 麻豆社区 Pembroke on April 12, 2025! This year鈥檚 event will feature a live performance by Rob Cole, a talented country artist and former contestant on Season 25 of The Voice.