Alumni Association
Always a Brave.



Alumni Benefits
All alumni are members of the UNCP Alumni Association and have access to exclusive perks:
- Alumni Events – Special invitations to Homecoming, reunions, and local alumni gatherings
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Career Services – Resume support, job search tools and networking opportunities
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Library Access – Continued access to UNCP library resources
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Campus Recreation – Discounted access to the Jones Center and its wellness facilities
Get Involved
There are many ways to stay engaged with UNCP:
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Update Your Information – Ensure you’re getting news, invitations and updates
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Volunteer – Mentor students, support events or join a committee
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Attend Events – Reconnect through reunions, regional gathering and signature events like the Alumni Awards
Stay Connected
Being part of the UNCP Alumni Association means more than staying in touch — it’s about giving back and making a difference. Your involvement supports students, builds university pride and helps elevate the value of your degree. Alumni Association Bylaws
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Alumni Association Board of Directors helps guide the direction of the association and ensures it reflects the values and needs of BraveNation. Members serve as ambassadors for the university, building connections and supporting the next generation of Braves. Below are the current Board members:
Kara Atkins | David Lewis |
Lauren Baskett | Amber Locklear |
Shelli Brewington | Chris Lowery |
Alicia Chavis | Daryl Miller |
Kelsey Cummings | Kendall Oxendine |
Jackie Deese | Robin Simmons |
Erica Dixon | Christina Strickland Theodorou |
Vanessa Gonzalez | Kristy Woods |
Rodney Jackson |
Get In Touch
Or call us at 910.521.6333
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Recent Alumni Spotlights

Alumna Magally Ortiz-Rojas selected as UNC System Presidential Scholar
Magally Ortiz-Rojas, a recent UNC Pembroke graduate, has been selected as a presidential scholar for the UNC System's prestigious 2025–2026 academic year cohort — an elite honor reserved for some of the most accomplished and promising young leaders across North Carolina's public universities.

From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation
As garrison commander of Fort Bragg – the largest military installation in the world - Col. Chad Mixon oversees operations that impact more than 264,000 people. But this spring, his mission brought him home to UNC Pembroke, where his journey as a leader began.