UNC Pembroke News

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.

patrons attend art exhibit
September 29 Mark Locklear

A.D. Gallery Announces Call for Entries for 15th Annual International Juried Exhibition

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is accepting submissions for its 15th Annual International Juried Exhibition, “Belonging,” on view February 12 through March 6, 2026.

Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting
September 22 Mark Locklear

Prepared for the Stage and Beyond: Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting

When Cameron Holder arrived at graduate school, she was ready. Confident, disciplined and equipped with the tools to thrive, she credits her preparation to the rigorous theatre arts training she received under Dr. Jonathan Drahos at UNC Pembroke.

Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz

UNCP to Host Author Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz for Book Talk on The Indian Card

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will welcome author and policy scholar Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz to campus to discuss her debut nonfiction book, The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America

The Addams Family musical comes to the GPAC stage on September 18
September 15 James Bass

The Addams Family Musical Brings Spooky Fun to GPAC

They’re creepy, they’re kooky, they’re mysterious, and they’re coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Join everyone’s favorite wacky family on the national Broadway musical tour of The Addams Family.

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August 20

Museum of the Southeast American Indian to host annual 9/9 Native South Art Show

The Museum of the Southeast American Indian invites the public to immerse themselves in the vibrant creativity of American Indian artists at the 4th annual 9|9 Native South Art Show, on display from September 9, 2025, through February 27, 2026.

Dr. Beata Niedzialkowska in the classroom
July 15

Exploring the World Through Art: How One Professor’s Travels Enrich Her Classroom

For many students, learning about art history means flipping through textbooks or viewing digital images. However, for students in Dr. Beata Niedzialkowska’s class at UNC Pembroke, art history comes alive through her firsthand experiences visiting some of the world’s most renowned museums.

Production of Strike at the Wind!
June 27

Beloved Outdoor Drama Strike at the Wind! Ignites Spirit, Storytelling

The curtain is again rising on Strike at the Wind!, the iconic outdoor drama that tells the story of Lumbee hero Henry Berry Lowrie. As the summer season returns to the Lumbee Tribe's cultural center amphitheater, audiences can expect powerful storytelling, community collaboration and a few exciting changes — both on and off the stage.

A group of 19 Brave Scholars in Italy
June 26

Brave Scholars Gain Global Insight During Summer Study Abroad in Italy

This summer, future educators from UNC Pembroke stepped beyond the classroom into a global learning experience through a week-long study abroad trip to Italy.