Broadway’s Original Hairspray Stars Reunite at GPAC March 5
They first captured audiences’ hearts while originating the roles of Tracy, Penny and Amber in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray
Tonya Holy Elk Named 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence
The Museum of the Southeast American Indian (MSAI) at UNC Pembroke has named Tonya Holy Elk, ’18, as the 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence.
UNC System Honors Dr. Jamie Litty with 2026 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
When Cole Yarborough walks into the newsroom at WBTV in Charlotte — one of the nation’s Top 25 television markets — he carries with him lessons first learned in a campus studio at UNC Pembroke.
A Lasting Gift of Learning from Gibson and Mary Anna Gray
Gibson and Mary Anna Gray’s $1,250,000 estate gift establishes the Gibson and Mary Anna Gray Endowed Scholarship at UNC Pembroke, creating lasting need-based support for students and honoring a lifelong commitment to education, service and opportunity.
Finding Her Stride: Michela Gritti’s Journey from Italy to UNCP
For Michela “Miki” Gritti, running is more than a sport — it is the force that reshaped her life, carried her across an ocean and helped her discover who she is beyond the finish line.
UNCP Launches Vision 2031 Strategic Plan
UNC Pembroke announced today the launch of Vision 2031, a comprehensive five-year strategic plan outlining a bold roadmap for student success, academic excellence, affordability and economic impact.
Mutts Gone Nuts Brings High-Flying Canine Comedy to GPAC March 15
Get ready for a howling good time as Mutts Gone Nuts, a comedic dog stunt show, comes to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on March 15 at 3 p.m.
A Global Journey, A Local Impact: Iva Angjeleska’s Path to Medicine
Nearly 5,000 miles from her hometown in Skopje, North Macedonia, Iva Angjeleska is precisely where she belongs
UNCP’s Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken Inducted into Prestigious Kappa Delta Pi Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter
Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of the Howard Dean Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been selected for induction into the Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi — one of the organization’s highest and most selective honors.
UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy Launch Dual Enrollment Partnership
UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy have formalized a new dual enrollment agreement, creating a pathway for eligible high school students to earn college credit while completing their secondary education.