UNC Pembroke News

Ray Brayboy honored at UNCP jersey retirement ceremony.
April 10

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
April 10

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, new Dean of Arts and Sciences at UNCP.
April 04

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.

UNCP art students and faculty stand outside of The MET.
April 03

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.

HBCU/HAIU Coalition poster
April 03

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 2025
April 03

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.

Dr. Johnny Smith and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
March 28

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.

English and Art students who participated in an Intergenerational Portrait Memoir Project
March 27

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.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story poster
March 27

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.

Bravestation Bookstore
March 27

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.