Kelvin and Karen L. Sampson Champion the Next Generation of Braves
Even while leading one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent college basketball history, University of Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his wife, UNCP Trustee Karen L. Sampson, made time to give back to their roots.
Criminal Justice Professor Matt Hassett Earns UNC System Teaching Award
Dr. Matt Hassett’s classroom is more than a place of learning — it’s a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.
UNCP Hosts Emmy Award-Winning Alumnus Newy Scruggs
UNC Pembroke alumnus Newy Scruggs,’94, is returning to his alma mater to inspire the next generation of leaders, sharing how his experiences at UNCP helped launch a broadcasting career that has earned him 18 Emmy Awards and national recognition.
Braves Got Talent Showcase debuts at Homecoming 2025
UNC Pembroke is rolling out the gold carpet for the first-ever Braves Got Talent showcase, a highlight of this year’s Homecoming celebration.
Service, Leadership at the Core of SGA President John Squier’s Vision
UNC Pembroke senior John Squier has stepped into the Student Government Association president role with a mission to bridge the gap between students and administration while boosting campus engagement.
Built on Grit: UNCP’s Chamipionship Culture Takes Center Stage
The BraveNation men’s basketball team proudly posed behind the outstretched 2025 Conference Carolinas “CHAMPIONS” banner after overpowering Emmanuel College in a high-scoring title rematch inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.
UNCP’s Teaching Fellows – A Pipeline For Success
For Anthony Barton, leading a school isn’t only a job — it’s a calling. Now in his second year as principal of Fairmont High School in Robeson County, the two-time UNC Pembroke graduate is nine years into a career in administration, a path that began in the classroom as a teacher.
UNCP Announces 2025 Homecoming Schedule: A Celebration of Spirit, Pride and Tradition
UNC Pembroke invites you to mark your calendar for UNCP Homecoming 2025, taking place October 8 – 11, with a lineup of events designed to unite alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community in celebration of Black & Gold pride.
Father and Son Share Spotlight at Spring Commencement
Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker has delivered forecasts for decades — predicting storms, sunshine and everything in between.
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.