UNC Pembroke News

Trent Harris
August 07 Alex Pearce

Trent Harris Becomes Second Brave In Three Years To Make MLB Debut

Former Brave Trent Harris is set to become the second UNC Pembroke baseball player in the last three years to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Anastasia Sinclair
August 07 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Senior Explores American History Through Prestigious Library of Congress Fellowship

UNC Pembroke senior Anastasia Sinclair spent her summer inside the world's largest library, helping researchers navigate one of the nation's most significant collections of American history as one of just 37 students and recent graduates nationwide selected for the 2026 Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program.

Donors raise their paddles during the Fund-a-Cause portion of the annual Braves Club Cash Bash inside the English E. Jones Center. The event raised a record-breaking $221,017 in support of scholarship opportunities.
May 12 Chad Locklear

Cash Bash brings community together to support UNCP student-athletes

UNC Pembroke’s annual Braves Club Cash Bash brought together donors, alumni, coaches and student-athletes for a record-breaking evening in support of scholarships and athletic opportunity. The event raised more than $221,000, marking the second consecutive year of record fundraising for UNCP Athletics.

Eugenie Amidou
May 08 Mark Locklear

Eugenie Amidou Caps Standout Career at UNCP with Academic, Athletic Honors

Eugenie “Genie” Amidou arrived at UNC Pembroke with a dream shared by many young soccer players growing up in Canada — the opportunity to compete in the United States.

Ned Sampson's family displays his framed No. 12 jersey at the retirement ceremony.
April 18 Morgan Sheehan

Legendary Coach Ned Sampson’s Jersey Officially Retired at UNC Pembroke

Officials at the University of North Carolina Pembroke officially retired former basketball player John W. "Ned" Sampson's No. 12 jersey on Saturday afternoon.

Scott Byrd, UNC Pembroke's new Director of Athletics, poses for an official announcement graphic featuring his name and title against a UNCP Braves branded background.

UNC Pembroke names Scott Byrd director of athletics

UNC Pembroke has named Scott Byrd director of athletics, Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings announced at a press conference Thursday, selecting a seasoned Division I leader with a track record of building programs, driving revenue growth and elevating the student-athlete experience.

UNCP Athletics Director Dick Christy, left, with Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, right, both holding large silver trophies.
January 08 UCM Staff

UNC Pembroke Launches National Search for Next Athletics Director, Building on 13 Years of Championship Leadership

UNC Pembroke announced today that after 13 seasons at the helm, Dick Christy will step down as director of athletics at the conclusion of the spring semester. A national search for the university’s next athletics director will begin immediately.

Kelvin Sampson
January 05 Morgan Sheehan

UNCP Alumnus Kelvin Sampson to be Inducted into the NC Sports Hall of Fame

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton

NC SHAPE Convention
December 17 Adrielle Cooper

UNCP students earn statewide recognition at 2025 NC SHAPE Convention

UNC Pembroke health and physical education students and faculty recently stepped onto a statewide stage at the 2025 NC SHAPE Convention, presenting original sessions and earning top honors at the professional gathering for health and physical education educators across North Carolina.

Howard McCleod ’75 and his daughter, Beverly Williams Dockery, celebrate her graduation at UNC Pembroke.
December 17 Chad Locklear

Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy

A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.