
Ray Brayboy’s No. 13 Jersey Retired at UNC Pembroke
A legacy that transcends generations — UNC Pembroke honored Ray Brayboy, a trailblazing student-athlete and proud Lumbee alumnus, by retiring his iconic No. 13 basketball jersey. The emotional ceremony celebrated his contributions on and off the court, marking a historic moment in UNCP athletics and Lumbee heritage.

REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting
UNC Pembroke’s REACH Fellows Skyla Miller and Sheena Holbrook, along with mentors Drs. Michele Fazio and Christopher Woolley, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Humanities Alliance’s (NHA) Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day.

Dr. Shreerekha Pillai Named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Shreerekha Pillai, a scholar, educator and leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing academic excellence and empowering students, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Pembroke.

Art Students Explore New York’s Iconic Museums
For four UNC Pembroke art students and their faculty mentors, a recent trip to New York City was more than just a visit — it was an immersive journey into the heart of artistic expression.

UNCP Offers Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs
UNC Pembroke is offering a free, two-week bioprocessing training course to help students and community members prepare for entry-level jobs in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Festival at Old Main Returns with Live Music, Food and Family Fun!
Get ready for a day of excitement as the Festival at Old Main returns to UNC Pembroke on April 12, 2025! This year’s event will feature a live performance by Rob Cole, a talented country artist and former contestant on Season 25 of The Voice.

UNCP, Robeson Community College Strengthen Transfer Pathway with BraveNation Advantage
Robeson Community College (RCC) graduates now have an even more straightforward path to earning a four-year degree at UNC Pembroke, thanks to the new BraveNation Advantage program.

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.

Internationally Acclaimed ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ Brings Timeless Hits to GPAC
Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! The internationally acclaimed hit show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is bringing its national tour to the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Barnes & Noble College selected as new campus bookstore partner
UNC Pembroke has selected Barnes & Noble College as its new campus bookstore provider, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the UNCP Bookstore. The transition will take effect in July 2025.