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.
Honoring Legacy: UNCP Marks 138th Founders’ Day
UNC Pembroke is celebrating 138 years of excellence as the university marks its annual Founders’ Day observance. The day serves as a tribute to the seven visionaries who established the institution in 1887, laying the groundwork for what has become a thriving university dedicated to education, empowerment and community impact.
Indigenous Fashion Show Showcases Tradition and Talent
A stunning display of culture, creativity and empowerment was on full display at UNC Pembroke as an Indigenous fashion show brought together students, local designers and community members in a vibrant celebration of the rich history and contributions of Native communities.
Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees
Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.
Founding director of the National Museum of the American Indian, speaks at museum
Considered one of the most vocal students in Nancy Strickland Fields’ museum studies class — UNC Pembroke senior Angelina Henhawk — sat in stunned silence last week as Rick West was a guest lecturer.
Book from the Nook celebrates first year at Museum of the Southeast American Indian
January marked one year since the 'Book from the Nook' project debuted at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP alumnus Capt. Scottie Chavis graduates from FBI Academy
UNC Pembroke alumnus Scottie Chavis has joined an elite group of the country’s law enforcement officers after graduating from the FBI National Academy.
REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke outline research proposals
REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke present diverse research proposals on topics like Indigenous oral histories, child labor, and climate change, showcasing the university's commitment to undergraduate humanities research.
UNCP’s Benjamin Clark pursues passion for the past
An online World History course the summer before his freshman year of high school was the spark that ignited Benjamin Clark’s passion for history. He was captivated while learning about Alexander the Great’s conquests and the Roman Empire — considered one of the greatest civilizations of all time. Now a senior at UNC Pembroke, Clark chose to broaden his interests as a double major in history and American Indian studies.
UNCP names Spirit of Old Main Scholarship recipients
The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center at UNC Pembroke has announced the second cohort of the Spirit of Old Main Scholars. The Spirit of Old Main Scholarship was established in 2022 to reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education for highly competitive American Indian students. The 2023-2034 academic year recipients are Shicoria Chavis and Destiny Locklear, both of Red Springs High, and Kylie Cummings of Purnell Swett High. They are all members of the Lumbee Tribe.