UNCP’s Teaching Fellows – A Pipeline For Success
For Anthony Barton, leading a school isn’t only a job — it’s a calling. Now in his second year as principal of Fairmont High School in Robeson County, the two-time UNC Pembroke graduate is nine years into a career in administration, a path that began in the classroom as a teacher.
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.
Father and Son Share Spotlight at Spring Commencement
Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker has delivered forecasts for decades — predicting storms, sunshine and everything in between.
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.
Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence
The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.
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.
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.