Southeast Native Studies Conference, BraveNation Powwow Highlight Indigenous Showcase
The week of March 16-21, 2026, UNC Pembroke’s campus will be filled with events and activities showcasing the history, culture, accomplishments and contributions of American Indian people.
Broadway’s Original Hairspray Stars Reunite at GPAC March 5
They first captured audiences’ hearts while originating the roles of Tracy, Penny and Amber in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray
Tonya Holy Elk Named 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence
The Museum of the Southeast American Indian (MSAI) at UNC Pembroke has named Tonya Holy Elk, ’18, as the 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence.
Mutts Gone Nuts Brings High-Flying Canine Comedy to GPAC March 15
Get ready for a howling good time as Mutts Gone Nuts, a comedic dog stunt show, comes to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on March 15 at 3 p.m.
A.D. Gallery Presents 15th Annual International Juried Exhibition, Belonging
The UNC Pembroke A.D. Gallery will present the 15th Annual International Juried Exhibition, Belonging, on view February 12 through March 6, 2026.
A Day of Culture and Connection for Thousands at GPAC’s Lumbee Showcase
For a heartbeat, the audience sat in silent anticipation. Thousands of elementary students leaned forward in their seats and strained to make out figures on the darkened stage of the Givens Performing Arts Center.
UNC Pembroke Welcomes Dr. Daniel LaDu as Adolph Dial Distinguished Scholar of American Indian Studies
As UNC Pembroke strengthens its role as a leader in American Indian education, the university recently appointed archaeologist and scholar Dr. Daniel LaDu as the Adolph L. Dial Distinguished Scholar — a milestone that signals new opportunities for collaboration, research and student engagement.
A.D. Gallery Announces Winter Exhibition, Wanda Sullivan: Cultivated
The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is pleased to announce its 2025–2026 Winter Exhibition, Wanda Sullivan: Cultivated, a vibrant and contemplative body of work by painter and educator Wanda Sullivan.
Former UNCP Art Chair Janette Hopper to Debut Solo Exhibition
Janette K. Hopper, former chair of the Art Department at UNC Pembroke, will present a new solo exhibition, Acute Observations: Expansive Experimental Works Inspired by Water & Sky, at Red Springs Artspace from November 16 through December 14.
Award-Winning Hollywood Actor Keith David to Highlight GPAC Season
Keith David is known for his many acting credits in movies and TV shows, but he’s also a talented jazz singer, and he is performing Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2025-2026 season at the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke.