A Farm-Grown Work Ethic Powers Chad Mixon’s Military Success
During his time as the senior instructor for the Army ROTC program at UNC Pembroke, Sgt. Johnny Torre saw countless future leaders and standout cadets come through the program.
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.
From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation
As garrison commander of Fort Bragg – the largest military installation in the world - Col. Chad Mixon oversees operations that impact more than 264,000 people. But this spring, his mission brought him home to UNC Pembroke, where his journey as a leader began.
UNCP Earns Top Rankings in Military Friendly School Designations
UNC Pembroke continues to build on its commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families, earning top honors in the newly released 2025-2026 Military Friendly rankings.
UNCP salutes military-affiliated graduates with ceremony
U.S. Army veteran Rizihery Saenz arrived at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the spring of 2021 with one goal: to earn a college degree. When Saenz’s college journey culminates at commencement this week, the Bronx, New York, native will leave with more than a social work degree. He will carry with him lifelong connections and a broader perspective on life.
Jasmine Coleman named among Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education
Jasmine Coleman, director of Academic and Military Outreach at UNC Pembroke, has been named among the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly program.
UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members
Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.
UNCP climbs in U.S. News & World Report rankings
UNC Pembroke climbed 11 spots in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings.
UNCP Army ROTC graduate pursues military nursing career
The nursing program at UNC Pembroke can be challenging for the average college student — but Keely Jones isn’t your average student. Jones aced the program, graduating with honors last May and doing so as an Army ROTC cadet — which is no cakewalk.
UNC Pembroke earns highest Military Friendly distinction
Regarded as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country, UNC Pembroke is once again being recognized for its commitment to veterans, military service members and their families. G.I. Jobs Magazine has recognized UNCP as a Military Friendly School for 2022-2023. While the university has earned the designation every year since 2010, UNCP retained its gold status and increased its standing to third among the Top 10 Military Friendly Schools for small public institutions nationwide. The ranking represents the highest designation in university history.