UNC Pembroke News

Sand Mandala
September 28 Mark Locklear

UNCP Students Witness the Beauty of Impermanence Through Buddhist Sand Mandala

For four days, students passing through the Chavis Student Center mall at UNC Pembroke watched something extraordinary take shape — one grain of colored sand at a time.

UNCP students work at computers in a campus lab, representing the hands-on technology learning experiences supported by the $4.935 million Title III grant to advance AI and student success.
September 28 Mark Locklear

UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success

UNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic support and navigate their path to graduation.

Solastalgia

A.D. Gallery Announces Call for Entries for 16th Annual International Juried Exhibition

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is accepting submissions for its 16th Annual International Juried Exhibition, “Solastalgia,” which will be on display Feb. 11 through March 3, 2027.

Cybersecurity First Responder Training

Free Cybersecurity First Responder Training Coming to UNC Pembroke

Technical personnel who respond to cyberattacks against the nation’s critical infrastructure will have the opportunity to receive free, instructor-led cybersecurity training at UNC Pembroke.

US News Report College Rankings

UNCP Earns Top 10 U.S. News Ranking for Value

UNC Pembroke earned a top 10 ranking for value in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, placing No. 6 among all ranked public regional universities in the South in the publication’s inaugural Best Value for In-State Students category.

England Study Abroad

UNCP Students Explore the World of C.S. Lewis During Faculty-Led Study Abroad in England

The world of Narnia moved beyond the pages of a book this summer as UNC Pembroke students followed in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis across England.

Ash Walker Kinesiology
September 17 Mark Locklear

Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association

UNC Pembroke assistant professor Ash Walker has earned the highest distinction awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Body to Body

A.D. Gallery to Present Body to Body Exhibition Featuring UNC Chapel Hill Artists

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke will present Body to Body, an exhibition featuring the work of four artists exploring how the body is shaped by intimacy, memory, culture and ecology.

Alumni Award Recipients 2026

UNCP Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients

UNC Pembroke will honor four distinguished alumni whose professional achievements, leadership and service exemplify the university’s enduring Brave spirit during the 58th Annual Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Oct. 23.

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Five New Members Join UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board

The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, bringing a range of professional experience and a shared commitment to strengthening connections between the university and its alumni.