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.
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.
Grateful to Walk Across That Stage Cancer Survivor Earns MBA
For Darcey Meus, crossing the stage at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Friday will be a powerful moment of triumph. After a grueling battle with cancer, earning her MBA is a testament to her faith, resilience, and love.
Dr. Jose Rafols appointed director of new graduate-level Occupational Therapy program
A founding director of three occupational therapy programs with four decades of leadership experience in clinical practice, education and military service, Dr. Jose Rafols has been tapped to lead UNC Pembroke’s new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).
UNCP a top 20 public regional university in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a top 20 public university in the South and ranks in the top 10 in the region for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings.
UNCP to launch Master of Healthcare Administration program
Continuing its mission to support critical workforce needs, UNC Pembroke will launch a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.
UNCP builds on strong reputation of preparing students for healthcare careers
Alexis Little was moved to tears as she read an email from the graduate admissions office at Methodist University.
UNCP's Elijah Cobb emerges as a star after overcoming adversity
Elijah Cobb burst into tears as he hugged his coach midcourt moments after carrying his UNC Pembroke basketball team to an 82-81 overtime win in the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship.
Thomas School of Business earns AACSB accreditation extension
The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke has been granted an extension of accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate programs — a distinction obtained by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.
UNCP welcomes four new members to Board of Trustees
UNC Pembroke has announced the appointments of four new members of its Board of Trustees — Ron Gibson '74, Jim Hyler and Pat Willoughby '76.