UNC Pembroke News

The Simon & Garfunkel Story poster
March 27

Internationally Acclaimed ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ Brings Timeless Hits to GPAC

Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! The internationally acclaimed hit show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is bringing its national tour to the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Bravestation Bookstore
March 27

Barnes & Noble College selected as new campus bookstore partner

UNC Pembroke has selected Barnes & Noble College as its new campus bookstore provider, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the UNCP Bookstore. The transition will take effect in July 2025.

Students Nate Carter, Destiny Locklear, Ven Chavan, Bryan Ramirez-Jackson, Charnese Thompson, Galilea Ruiz-Villagomez, Laila Watson, Tori Belle and Beibhinn Redecker
March 21

A Life-Changing Journey of Service Transforms UNC Pembroke Students

After spending a week in the heart of Chicago’s inner city, UNC Pembroke freshman Nate Carter returned to campus with a new perspective and a renewed passion for helping others.

Presentation at the Women's Empowerment Summit
March 10

Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit Returns

UNC Pembroke is excited to host its annual Women’s Empowerment Summit, an inspiring event dedicated to fostering leadership, resilience and success among women across various fields.

Debbie Antonelli speaks with broadcasting students
March 07

Sports Analyst Debbie Antonelli Inspires, Empowers Broadcasting Students

For UNC Pembroke broadcasting students, learning from one of the industry’s most recognizable stars doesn’t come every day. But when legendary sports analyst Debbie Antonelli stepped onto campus, she delivered more than career advice — she ignited ambition and possibility.

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March 07

Aramark Selected as New Campus Dining Provider

UNC Pembroke has announced that Aramark will serve as the university’s new campus dining provider, beginning in summer 2025. Following a comprehensive six-month selection process, Aramark was chosen to oversee all on-campus dining, catering and athletic concessions.

NC Supreme Court Justice and UNCP alumnus Trey Allen administers the oath of office to Chief George Earl Johnson as Johnson's mother, Ruby, and wife, Sonya, look on
January 10 Mark Locklear

George Earl Johnson Sworn in as Chief of Police

George Earl Johnson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was formally sworn in as the chief of police and public safety at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke during a ceremony on Thursday.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, Nancy Chavis and Johnny Robertson are pictured with a writing desk
November 21

Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to UNCP

An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.

Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser
June 24

UNCP staffers attend NASPA regional Mid-Managers Institute

A pair of administrators in the Student Affairs department at UNC Pembroke — Reggie Bullock and Sam Hauser — were selected to attend the 2024 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute (MMI).