PEMBROKE, N.C., Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke issued the following news release:

The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, bringing a range of professional experience and a shared commitment to strengthening connections between the university and its alumni.

The new members are Heath Pierce '97, Danny Cook '93, Nancy Hunt '86, '02, Jessica Lancaster '24, '26 and Crystal Collins '93.

Each brings experience in banking, business, education, community health, insurance, analytics and community service. Their three-year terms began July 1.

"We are excited to welcome five new members to the UNCP Alumni Association Board of Directors," said Dr. Rebekah Lowry, directo...