Dr. Teagan Decker selected to serve as dean of Maynor Honors College

Dr. Teagan Decker has been named dean of the Esther G. Maynor Honors College at UNC Pembroke.

Graduate student awarded national counseling fellowship

Counseling master’s student Elzetter Norris has been awarded a national fellowship to support her education at UNC Pembroke. The Pembroke native has aspirations as a professional counselor working with individuals suffering from mental health and addiction disorders.

UNCP names Steve Varley vice chancellor for Advancement

Steve Varley, a proven leader as a major fundraiser in higher education and non-profit organizations, has been tapped as the new vice chancellor for Advancement at UNC Pembroke.

UNCP plans for fall 2020 operations

For more information about UNCP's response to COVID-19.

Student Health Services wins grant, expands virtual services

Student Health Services at UNC Pembroke has been awarded a Student Health Emergency Mini Grant from the UNC System Office in the amount of $7,500.

PBS episode ‘Somewhere South’ features UNCP

Celebrity chef Vivian Howard makes a stop at UNC Pembroke as she explores the roots of Southern hospitality and collards–a household staple in the South,

Counseling students awarded $10,000 in scholarships

Seven UNCP graduate counseling students have been awarded $10,000 in scholarships from the Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse.

Student Affairs serving students virtually

The Division of Student Affairs remains committed to serving UNC Pembroke students throughout COVID-19 by utilizing virtual services, events, resources and programs to stay connected with students. 

Warren, Ricks recognized at NCCA Annual Conference

UNCP counseling professors, Drs. Jonathan Ricks and Jeffrey Warren were recognized for their contributions to the counseling profession at the recent North Carolina Counseling Association’s (NCCA) Annual Conference.

UNCP Mourns Loss of Former Chancellor Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine

UNCP remembers Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine who passed away on Tuesday, April 14. He was 90.

UNCP to receive funding to provide help to students with COVID-19 expenses

UNC Pembroke is expected to receive $6,274,710 from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial relief to students experiencing hardship and disruptions to their education due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Duke Energy Foundation awards UNCP Foundation $20,000 grant

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation.

Dr. Michele Fazio wins UNC System Award for Teaching Excellence

As a first-generation college student and now professor, Dr. Michele Fazio discovers kindred spirits in many first-generation students she encounters at UNC Pembroke.

UNCP’s Simone Spencer elected as senior vice president of the UNC Association of Student Governments

UNC Pembroke’s Simone Spencer was elected as the 49th session senior vice president of the UNC Association of Student Governments. 

Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB wins $480,000 grant

UNCP Foundation was granted $480,000 from the Golden LEAF Foundation to expand business services offered through the Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB.

Executive Director Thomas Hall said the funds are a timely award that will provide support for fledgling businesses during unstable times.

Spring Commencement moved to August 7-8

UNC Pembroke has postponed Spring Commencement exercises to August 7-8.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings made the announcement today in an email to students, faculty and campus community.  

Human Trafficking Conference rescheduled for October 20

The 5th annual Human Trafficking Conference has been rescheduled for October 20. The conference was originally set for April 1.

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will be among the featured speakers.

UNCP mourns the loss of longtime professor Dr. David Maxwell

UNC Pembroke is mourning the loss of one of its own after longtime professor Dr. David Maxwell was killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday.

UNCP history lecture featured on C-SPAN 3

A lecture taped last fall by UNCP history professor Jamie Martinez was recently aired on C-Span 3. Dr.

UNCP to offer play therapy curriculum

To further address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the region, the College of Health Sciences at UNC Pembroke has added a new play therapy curriculum.