UNC Pembroke News

Students Nate Carter, Destiny Locklear, Ven Chavan, Bryan Ramirez-Jackson, Charnese Thompson, Galilea Ruiz-Villagomez, Laila Watson, Tori Belle and Beibhinn Redecker
March 21

A Life-Changing Journey of Service Transforms UNC Pembroke Students

After spending a week in the heart of Chicago’s inner city, UNC Pembroke freshman Nate Carter returned to campus with a new perspective and a renewed passion for helping others.

Fractal art with the word
March 11

UNC Pembroke Hosts Spring 2025 Senior Capstone Exhibition: Reflections

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is showcasing the highly anticipated Spring 2025 Senior Capstone Exhibition, Reflections, from April 1 to April 25. The exhibition features the creative talents of senior art students, with a reception scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Locklear Hall.

Presentation at the Women's Empowerment Summit
March 10

Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit Returns

UNC Pembroke is excited to host its annual Women’s Empowerment Summit, an inspiring event dedicated to fostering leadership, resilience and success among women across various fields.

Speaker at Founders' Day observance
March 07

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.

Erica Little and Panelists Dr. Ronnie Bell and Dr. Jada Brooks
March 05

Community Health & Wellness Symposium Addresses Critical Health Issues

For Chyna Hammonds, a graduate student in social work at UNC Pembroke, the Community Health & Wellness Symposium wasn’t just another academic event — it was a revelation.

Painting, The Wall
February 11

A.D. Gallery showcases 14th annual International Juried Exhibition

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke proudly presents Pendulum, the 14th annual International Juried Exhibition, which will be on display from February 12 to March 8.

Village Apartments
December 05

UNCP Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, Nancy Chavis and Johnny Robertson are pictured with a writing desk
November 21

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.