UNC Pembroke News

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.

Speaker at Founders' Day observance
March 07

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.

Years of Service Awardees
January 29

Honoring Dedication: UNCP Recognizes 105 Employees for Years of Service

For more than three decades, Gale Sampson has played a vital role in shaping the student experience at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In her role as a research operations manager in the Department of Biology, she has coordinated lab supplies, ensured safety compliance and cultivated a learning environment that has helped countless students thrive.

Village Apartments
December 05

UNCP Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Kamren Lewis, left, Shelby Newsome at the New Professionals Institute’s (NPI) development training conference on the University of South Carolina campus
July 15

UNCP alumni Newsome, Lewis come full circle as student affairs professionals

UNC Pembroke’s Shelby Newsome ‘13, ’22 and Kamren Lewis ‘22 recently returned from the New Professionals Institute’s (NPI) development training conference for new student affairs professionals with a renewed sense of purpose.

Moore County Schools Superintendent Tim Locklair, left, Sandhills Community College President Sandy Stewart and UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
July 03

UNCP, Sandhills Community College, Moore County Schools launch new teacher pipeline program

UNC Pembroke is partnering with Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County Schools (MCS) to combat the teacher shortage while supporting local students pursuing careers in the classroom.

(left to right) Taylor Fields, Everette Strickland, Mary Parker, Mickey Hunt, Dr. Gary Mauk, John Haskins, Felicia Scott and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
June 07

UNC Pembroke celebrates careers of 28 staff, faculty retirees

As the longest-serving female faculty member in the Chemistry and Physics Department at UNC Pembroke, Felicia Scott was affectionately known to her students as ‘Mama.’

UNCP Chancellor Robin Cummings, honoree Jerry McGee, Provost Diane Prusank on stage at the UNCP commencement.
May 10

Wingate President Emeritus Jerry McGee awarded honorary degree from UNCP

Dr. Jerry McGee, president emeritus of Wingate University, dedicated nearly 45 years of service to higher education in the Carolinas, impacting the lives of countless students, faculty and staff.

Spring Senior Capstone “S.O.M.E. Self-Expression” Exhibition
April 19

Spring Senior Capstone ‘S.O.M.E. Self Expression’ Exhibit on display

The Spring 2024 senior capstone exhibition “S.O.M.E. Self-Expression” is displayed at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

UNCP announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

UNC Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.