UNC Pembroke News

UNCP Athletics Director Dick Christy, left, with Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, right, both holding large silver trophies.
January 08 UCM Staff

UNC Pembroke Launches National Search for Next Athletics Director, Building on 13 Years of Championship Leadership

UNC Pembroke announced today that after 13 seasons at the helm, Dick Christy will step down as director of athletics at the conclusion of the spring semester. A national search for the university’s next athletics director will begin immediately.

Kelvin Sampson
January 05 Morgan Sheehan

UNCP Alumnus Kelvin Sampson to be Inducted into the NC Sports Hall of Fame

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton

NC SHAPE Convention
December 17 Adrielle Cooper

UNCP students earn statewide recognition at 2025 NC SHAPE Convention

UNC Pembroke health and physical education students and faculty recently stepped onto a statewide stage at the 2025 NC SHAPE Convention, presenting original sessions and earning top honors at the professional gathering for health and physical education educators across North Carolina.

Howard McCleod ’75 and his daughter, Beverly Williams Dockery, celebrate her graduation at UNC Pembroke.
December 17 Chad Locklear

Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy

A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.

Braves North Greenville Championship Preview
November 10 Morgan Sheehan

Braves Set to Face North Greenville in Inaugural Conference Carolinas Bowl

The UNC Pembroke football team will lock horns with North Greenville on Saturday in the inaugural Conference Carolinas Bowl, marking a historic milestone as the league sponsors football for the first time in 51 years.

Ned Sampson Jersey Retirement
November 06 Morgan Sheehan

UNCP Announces Retirement of Basketball Legend Ned Sampson’s Jersey

Per the UNCP Hall of Fame committee's unanimous recommendation during their summer meeting, officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Tuesday the planned retirement of former basketball player and coach John W. "Ned" Sampson's No. 12 basketball jersey.

Taylor Harris
October 27 Mark Locklear

Double Duty: Taylor Harris Excels as a Two-Sport Athlete

While his baseball teammates grab their bats and gloves and head to practice, Taylor Harris is lacing up cleats and strapping on his football helmet — the life of a rare two-sport athlete.

River Ryan

River Ryan’s Resilience Shines on Baseball’s Biggest Stage

When River Ryan ’21 stepped onto the pitcher’s mound at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2024, it felt nothing short of surreal

Anna Grossheim
October 15 Mark Locklear

Anna Grossheim Duncan: More Than A Jersey, A Leader

At first glance, Anna Grossheim Duncan’s story reads like a classic collegiate standout — record-breaking statistics, championship titles and shelves lined with awards. But those details only scratch the surface.

University officials cut the ribbon on the Outdoor Sports Complex on September 12, 2025

UNC Pembroke Celebrates Official Opening Of Outdoor Sports Complex

Officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced the grand opening of the Outdoor Sports Complex on Friday afternoon.