UNC Pembroke News

Austin Deese

Dr. Austin Deese: Champion for Animal Welfare

Austin Deese has been drawn to the world of animal care for as long as he can remember. He has come to appreciate the human-animal bond and unconditional love from his four-legged friends.

cybersecurity escape room

Guardians of the Grid Get Their Start in Cybersecurity

At any given moment, somewhere in the world, a cyberattack is unfolding. A hospital’s patient database is locked by ransomware.

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.

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band performs at the Timberwolf Throwdown at Montgomery Central High School
October 10 UCM

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band Wows Crowds at Timberwolf Throwdown

UNC Pembroke’s Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band (SOTC) hit the road on Saturday, October 4, performing as the exhibition band at the third annual Timberwolf Throwdown marching band competition at Montgomery Central High School in Troy, N.C.

Nancy Chavis
October 09 Chad Locklear

UNCP Curator Honored with National Award for Advancing American Art

UNC Pembroke’s Museum of the Southeast American Indian director and curator Nancy Strickland Chavis has been awarded the 2025 William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art by the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University.

Woman 3D printing
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP to Showcase Cutting-Edge 3D Printing at SAMI Expo

UNC Pembroke will host the Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo on Friday, October 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall.

Leah Paul
September 26 Mark Locklear

Pathways to Medicine: Brody Scholars Share Their Journeys

Through mentorship, outreach and personalized support, UNCP prepares students like Leah Paul and Braydann Revels to pursue careers in medicine while remaining committed to serving rural and underserved communities.

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.

Dr. Matt Hassett

Criminal Justice Professor Matt Hassett Earns UNC System Teaching Award

Dr. Matt Hassett’s classroom is more than a place of learning — it’s a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.

Dr. Tim Ritter at a Walk to Defeat ALS

Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence

The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.