Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to UNCP
An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.
Service-Learning Projects in First-Year Composition Connect Students to CIS Academy
Many students new to college might think that first-year composition means sitting in a classroom and writing papers. For students in ENG 1050: Composition I Honors classes taught by professors Laura Hakala and Scott Hicks, first-year composition means going to a local middle school and writing, reading, thinking and public speaking alongside middle-school students.
Hicks Elected to Leadership Committee of International Higher Education Organization
Service to national professional associations is one way that UNCP faculty make a difference in higher education beyond campus. As one of 22 members of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) Core Committee, English professor Scott Hicks is making an impact on educational development in higher education across North America.
Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees
Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.
UNC Pembroke launches guaranteed admissions program with Wake Tech
A new partnership between Wake Technical Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will ease the pathway for students seeking a four-year degree.
Jasmine Coleman named among Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education
Jasmine Coleman, director of Academic and Military Outreach at UNC Pembroke, has been named among the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly program.
UNCP signs guaranteed admission partnership with Sandhills Community College
The path to completing a four-year degree just got easier for Sandhills Community College (SCC) students thanks to the launch of the BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed direct-admission transfer program at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Alpha Chi Honor Society welcomes new members
Eighty-seven juniors, seniors and graduate students who rank in the top 10 % of their class at UNC Pembroke recently joined the Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
Internship leads UNCP business student to lucrative job with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
For Gloriest Lubamba, a senior business student at UNC Pembroke, an internship with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond was more than just a summer gig — it was the first step toward a dream career.
UNCP a top 20 public regional university in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a top 20 public university in the South and ranks in the top 10 in the region for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings.