UNCP Honors Its Roots, Celebrates Resilience During Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the only four-year university founded by American Indians for American Indians, celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with a day filled with music, art and cultural traditions honoring Native heritage and resilience.
UNCP Curator Honored with National Award for Advancing American Art
UNC Pembroke’s Museum of the Southeast American Indian director and curator Nancy Strickland Chavis has been awarded the 2025 William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art by the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University.
UNCP to Host Author Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz for Book Talk on The Indian Card
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will welcome author and policy scholar Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz to campus to discuss her debut nonfiction book, The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America
Native American Astronaut John Herrington to Speak at UNC Pembroke
The Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke will host Commander John B. Herrington, a trailblazing astronaut and member of the Chickasaw Nation, for a special public presentation.
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.
Beloved Outdoor Drama Strike at the Wind! Ignites Spirit, Storytelling
The curtain is again rising on Strike at the Wind!, the iconic outdoor drama that tells the story of Lumbee hero Henry Berry Lowrie. As the summer season returns to the Lumbee Tribe's cultural center amphitheater, audiences can expect powerful storytelling, community collaboration and a few exciting changes — both on and off the stage.
UNCP to host several events to celebrate Lumbee Homecoming
UNC Pembroke invites the public to celebrate the 56th annual Lumbee Homecoming, June 24-July 6, in Pembroke, NC.
Portraits and Prose: UNCP Students Honor Lumbee Elders Through Art and Storytelling
Bridging generations through storytelling and art, a group of English and art students at UNC Pembroke joined forces to capture the lives of senior members of the Lumbee community in a unique intergenerational project.
Honoring Legacy: UNCP Marks 138th Founders’ Day
UNC Pembroke is celebrating 138 years of excellence as the university marks its annual Founders’ Day observance. The day serves as a tribute to the seven visionaries who established the institution in 1887, laying the groundwork for what has become a thriving university dedicated to education, empowerment and community impact.
Indigenous Fashion Show Showcases Tradition and Talent
A stunning display of culture, creativity and empowerment was on full display at UNC Pembroke as an Indigenous fashion show brought together students, local designers and community members in a vibrant celebration of the rich history and contributions of Native communities.