UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Jaime Martinez
December 05 Adrielle Cooper

UNCP faculty featured in statewide historic sites video project

Two UNC Pembroke faculty will appear in new video materials produced for North Carolina State Historic Sites.

Dr. Christie Poteet
November 19 Mark Locklear

Dr. Christie Poteet Selected for 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service

Dr. Christie Poteet, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service, the highest honor bestowed upon state employees in North Carolina.

musicians playing at the Holiday Extravaganza
November 12 Mark Locklear

Ring in the Season with UNCP’s 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!

UNC Pembroke Music is kicking off the season in spectacular style with the 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Givens Performing Arts Center.

Keith David
November 03 James Bass

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.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
October 27 James Bass

The Timeless Charlie Brown Classic Comes to Life on the GPAC Stage

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Sally are coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the holidays and the anniversary of the 1965 CBS animated TV special.

First Lady Rebecca Cummings boxing meals

No Brave Left Behind: A First Lady’s Mission to Keep Students Enrolled

When First Lady Rebecca Cummings learned that more than 200 UNC Pembroke students were at risk of being dropped due to small outstanding balances, she knew she had to act.

Cinderella
October 16 James Bass

Cinderella Ballet Donates Tickets to Hearts for the Arts

World Ballet Company shared the magic of Cinderella with the community by donating 200 tickets to GPAC’s Hearts for the Arts fund ahead of their Sept. 30 show at UNC Pembroke.

SAMI Expo
October 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Sparks Regional Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Candid moments from Pembroke Day 2024
October 08 Mark Locklear

UNCP to host 35th annual Pembroke Day

Pembroke Day, an annual celebration showcasing area businesses, student organizations and community nonprofits, will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

More than 60 parents and families from the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Children’s Theatre Arts Program enjoyed the national broadway tour of the Addams Family on September 18, 2025
September 30 Mark Locklear

Hearts for the Arts Opens Doors for Local Students to Experience Theatrical Performances

Thanks to the generosity of donors and corporate sponsors, more than 60 children and families from the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Children’s Theatre Arts Program experienced the magic of Broadway at the Givens Performing Arts Center.