Less than one hour ago, President-elect Joe Biden made a historic announcement, declaring that Pembroke’s own Pete Buttigieg ’05 would be joining his administration as Secretary of Transportation.  Congratulations Pete! Biden praised Buttigieg as someone who has the “vision of a next generation leader, with the experience and the temperament to lead change today.” President-elect […]

Stephen Tuck, Pembroke fellow and Professor of Modern History at Oxford recently spoke via ZOOM to some 50 Hunter College students in Professor David Julian Hodges’ Anthropology of the Civil Rights Movement” class.  Terry Slesinski-Wykowski ’82, the first Hunter College graduate to attend Pembroke, arranged the lecture. Prof. Tuck discussed his book, The Night Malcolm […]

Come one, come all! Ring in the holiday season with Pembroke — streamed LIVE from the Damon Wells Chapel. Listen to a special holiday address from the college’s new Master, Sir Ernest Ryder. Sing along with Pembroke’s Choristers — drawn from Christ Church Cathedral School. Enjoy readings from alumni, staff and current students. This uniquely Pembroke […]

You’re invited. 🙂 Pembroke College is hosting a panel of prominent political commentators and practitioners to discuss of the U.S. election on Friday November 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm EST, broadcast via ZOOM. The all-star panel, organized by the Pembroke College Foundation, will feature U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME); and three Pembrokians: former U.S. Ambassador […]

The impact of ex-pat patronage is clear when one realizes that James Smithson’s bequest of 150 bags of gold led to the birth of the network of libraries and museums that are The Smithsonian.  It is an amazing accomplishment from one of Pembroke’s most fascinating alumni—and yet another example of a Pembrokian who defied expectations. […]

These are challenging times. Pembrokians are known to rise to a challenge. Pembroke taught us that creativity and community make us stronger…together. We would love to know how you are doing— and if there are any projects or accomplishments in your life that you feel may be encouraging or interesting to your fellow Pembrokians. Some […]

If you have a spare 30 minutes, please watch a recording of last weekend’s Q&A with Sir Ernest Ryder. His energy and “feel” for Pembroke is palpable….and exciting to see. Good luck Sir Ernest.  We wish you all the best as you lead Pembroke through this challenging period in Pembroke’s history…and can’t wait to see […]

When you have a free moment, please watch Dame Lynne Brindley’s wonderful farewell to the Pembroke community. In fewer than 5 minutes, Lynne speaks to Pembroke’s accomplishments, its future…and her deep love for the college. Thank you Lynne!

DR NICHOLAS COLE: LIVE “ZOOM” LECTURE ON THE HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENT – Wednesday, May 20 – 11:30 AM EDT Pembroke’s renowned Constitutional scholar, Dr Nicholas Cole, is giving a talk on impeachment at the founding of the Republic Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 am US Eastern Daylight Time (10:30 am US CDT).  What was the intent […]

While Pembroke is adapting quickly to support its students,  College is facing challenges that we will need your support to overcome. Ensuring that students have what they need to study at a distance; supporting the welfare of our staff and students; and continuing to fully pay the wonderful scouts, catering team, and other staff who have been […]