UNCP Hosts NC Optometric Society District Meeting as Optometry Program Advances
UNC Pembroke recently welcomed North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS) members for a district meeting highlighting the university’s progress toward launching the state’s first public Doctor of Optometry program.
UNC Pembroke Announces 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
UNC Pembroke will honor three distinguished alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service at the 57th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Annex.
UNCP Hosts Emmy Award-Winning Alumnus Newy Scruggs
UNC Pembroke alumnus Newy Scruggs,’94, is returning to his alma mater to inspire the next generation of leaders, sharing how his experiences at UNCP helped launch a broadcasting career that has earned him 18 Emmy Awards and national recognition.
Braves Got Talent Showcase debuts at Homecoming 2025
UNC Pembroke is rolling out the gold carpet for the first-ever Braves Got Talent showcase, a highlight of this year’s Homecoming celebration.
Service, Leadership at the Core of SGA President John Squier’s Vision
UNC Pembroke senior John Squier has stepped into the Student Government Association president role with a mission to bridge the gap between students and administration while boosting campus engagement.
UNCP Announces 2025 Homecoming Schedule: A Celebration of Spirit, Pride and Tradition
UNC Pembroke invites you to mark your calendar for UNCP Homecoming 2025, taking place October 8 – 11, with a lineup of events designed to unite alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community in celebration of Black & Gold pride.
Chief Audit Officer Selected for Prestigious U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar
Carla Jacobs, chief audit officer at UNC Pembroke, was among a select group of civilian leaders invited to participate in the U.S. Army War College’s 2025 National Security Seminar in Carlisle, Pa.
Alumnus, NFL Referee Brad Allen Joins NCHSAA Hall of Fame
Though his journey has led from Lumberton’s ballfields to the NFL spotlight, Brad Allen has never lost sight of where it all began. A proud Robeson County native and UNC Pembroke alumnus, Allen’s rise from teenage umpire to NFL referee was celebrated last week with his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
Museum of the Southeast American Indian to host annual 9/9 Native South Art Show
The Museum of the Southeast American Indian invites the public to immerse themselves in the vibrant creativity of American Indian artists at the 4th annual 9|9 Native South Art Show, on display from September 9, 2025, through February 27, 2026.
Former Professor Champions ALS Awareness Through Annual Walk in North Myrtle Beach
On September 27, walkers from across the region will gather in North Myrtle Beach to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ALS — a cause close to the heart of former UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Tim Ritter.