UNCP’s Tim Sampson Elected Vice Chair of UNC System Staff Assembly
Tim Sampson, director of Financial Aid and chair of Staff Senate at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to serve as vice chair of the UNC System Staff Assembly, representing staff members across all 17 institutions in the UNC System.
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.
Chief Audit Officer Selected for Prestigious U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar
Carla Jacobs, chief audit officer at UNC Pembroke, was among a select group of civilian leaders invited to participate in the U.S. Army War College’s 2025 National Security Seminar in Carlisle, Pa.
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.
UNCP Welcomes Second Cohort of Exceptional BRAVES Leaders
At UNC Pembroke, professional growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s built into the culture. That’s why Branan Dennard, director of Development for Advancement, jumped at the chance to join the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program, a university initiative designed to prepare faculty and staff for greater leadership roles.
UNCP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams
Twin brothers David and Adam Rogers traveled six hours from their home in Franklin, N.C., to join UNC Pembroke's Class of 2029, bringing with them top-3A state rankings in pole vault and a shared excitement for the road ahead.
UNCP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families
UNC Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.
UNCP’s Teaching Fellows Program Experiencing Rapid Growth, Lasting Impact
After more than a decade in corporate banking, Bridget Speller-Purington made a bold move into a new profession — teaching. As a newcomer to the classroom, she leaned heavily on the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at UNC Pembroke for support and guidance, saying she wouldn’t have been successful without it.
Meet Dr. Shreerekha Pillai: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Shreerekha Pillai was appointed as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July. A seasoned educator and leader, Pillai brings over 30 years of experience in advancing academic excellence and student empowerment
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.