UNCP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams
Twin brothers David and Adam Rogers traveled six hours from their home in Franklin, N.C., to join UNC Pembroke's Class of 2029, bringing with them top-3A state rankings in pole vault and a shared excitement for the road ahead.
UNCP Welcomes Second Cohort of Exceptional BRAVES Leaders
At UNC Pembroke, professional growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s built into the culture. That’s why Branan Dennard, director of Development for Advancement, jumped at the chance to join the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program, a university initiative designed to prepare faculty and staff for greater leadership roles.
UNCP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families
UNC Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.
Pre-Vet Students Gain Wildlife Care Experience Abroad
For a pair of pre-vet students at UNC Pembroke, this summer meant long days feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and preparing injured wildlife for release — thousands of miles from home.
UNCP’s Teaching Fellows Program Experiencing Rapid Growth, Lasting Impact
After more than a decade in corporate banking, Bridget Speller-Purington made a bold move into a new profession — teaching. As a newcomer to the classroom, she leaned heavily on the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at UNC Pembroke for support and guidance, saying she wouldn’t have been successful without it.
New Parking Policies Take Effect for Fall 2025 Semester
As students return to campus for the fall 2025 semester, UNC Pembroke is introducing several important updates to parking policies and procedures. These changes are intended to improve enforcement, align with recent property changes and ensure a smoother parking experience for students.
UNC Pembroke’s OPTIMISE Program Receives $2.3 Million Grant Renewal to Expand Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
The Department of Social Work at UNC Pembroke has secured a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant renewal to continue and expand the OPTIMISE program. The program trains graduate students to serve in integrated behavioral healthcare settings across rural North Carolina. The award comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program.
Sheila Cummings, Carlos Berdecia, Dr. Anna Clark, John Squier Appointed to Board of Trustees at UNC Pembroke
UNC Pembroke has welcomed four distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Sheila Cummings and Colonel (Ret.) Carlos E. Berdecia, appointed by the UNC Board of Governors, and Dr. Anna O. Clark, appointed by North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger. John Squier, Student Government Association president, also joins the board as an ex officio member for the 2025-26 academic year.
UNC Pembroke Computer Science Student Earns NASA Recognition for Cybersecurity Discovery
NASA recently recognized a UNC Pembroke computer science student for his exceptional cybersecurity skills. Shirsendu Mondal received a formal letter of appreciation from the agency's Vulnerability Disclosure Program for identifying and responsibly reporting a security vulnerability in one of NASA's digital systems.
Exploring the World Through Art: How One Professor’s Travels Enrich Her Classroom
For many students, learning about art history means flipping through textbooks or viewing digital images. However, for students in Dr. Beata Niedzialkowska’s class at UNC Pembroke, art history comes alive through her firsthand experiences visiting some of the world’s most renowned museums.