UNC Pembroke News

Melanie Scrudder (left) won first place in the 2025 Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition. Also pictured is juror September Krueger

UNC Pembroke Celebrates Creativity with 2025 Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke proudly announces the 2025 UNCP Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition.

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.

Native South Art Show even poster with the date of 9/9 and the title
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.

Dr. Nikolay 'Nick' Petrov with Laura Stanifer, the Wade Center's Archivist
June 13

UNCP Professor Lays Groundwork for Study Abroad Program Immersing Students in the World of C.S. Lewis

This summer, Dr. Nikolay (Nick) Petrov, assistant professor of Religion at UNC Pembroke, spent time at the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, one of the foremost research institutions dedicated to British writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.

Lumbee Homecoming
June 12

UNCP to host several events to celebrate Lumbee Homecoming

UNC Pembroke invites the public to celebrate the 56th annual Lumbee Homecoming, June 24-July 6, in Pembroke, NC.

2025 UNCP Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition Poster
May 21

Art Alumni Biennial Exhibition Opens August 18

The 2025 UNCP Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition will be on view at the A.D. Gallery in Locklear Hall from August 18 to September 13.

Festival at Old Main 2025
April 03

Festival at Old Main Returns with Live Music, Food and Family Fun!

Get ready for a day of excitement as the Festival at Old Main returns to UNC Pembroke on April 12, 2025! This year’s event will feature a live performance by Rob Cole, a talented country artist and former contestant on Season 25 of The Voice.