UNC Pembroke News

Student model Braydann Revels on the runway at the Ribbon Work Fashion Show
February 25

Indigenous Fashion Show Showcases Tradition and Talent

A stunning display of culture, creativity and empowerment was on full display at UNC Pembroke as an Indigenous fashion show brought together students, local designers and community members in a vibrant celebration of the rich history and contributions of Native communities.

Painting, The Wall
February 11

A.D. Gallery showcases 14th annual International Juried Exhibition

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke proudly presents Pendulum, the 14th annual International Juried Exhibition, which will be on display from February 12 to March 8.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, Nancy Chavis and Johnny Robertson are pictured with a writing desk
November 21

Pre-Civil War desk belonging to Hamilton McMillan gifted to UNCP

An antique 18th-century wooden writing desk that once belonged to state Rep. Hamilton McMillan will soon be on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian on the campus of the institution he helped establish in 1887.

Chancellor Robin G. Cummings and Vivian R. Jacobson
July 17

Chagall historian Vivian R. Jacobson creates $500,000 endowment at UNCP

UNC Pembroke students and faculty will now have the opportunity to explore art beyond the classroom thanks to a generous gift from Vivian R. Jacobson to support art-related travel.

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.

Nancy Strickland Fields (left) with Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery, Rick West and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian
February 27

Founding director of the National Museum of the American Indian, speaks at museum

Considered one of the most vocal students in Nancy Strickland Fields’ museum studies class — UNC Pembroke senior Angelina Henhawk —  sat in stunned silence last week as Rick West was a guest lecturer.

Book from the Nook banner
February 20

Book from the Nook celebrates first year at Museum of the Southeast American Indian

January marked one year since the 'Book from the Nook' project debuted at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke.

Vivian R. Jacobson
December 06

UNCP to confer honorary doctorate degree to Chagall lecturer, author Vivian R. Jacobson

Vivian R. Jacobson has dedicated more than half of her life to researching, studying and lecturing on one of the 20th century’s most revered artists — Marc Chagall.