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Our Heritage

Founded in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke now serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation for the values of all people. Learn more about our unique heritage and history.

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Museum
Visit the Museum of the Southeast American Indian located in historic Old Main

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Sascha Görres
Sascha Görres

Business Administration 2005
Assistant coach, Richmond Kickers: All-American soccer star at UNCP. Holds single-season assist record with 19 and career assist record with 28. Drafted by the Richmond Kickers in 2005. USL-2 All-League First Team selection, Defender of the Year Finalist.

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Jesse Oxendine

Education 1951
First American Indian pharmacist in NC. WWII veteran. Helped liberate concentration camps in Germany. Played quarterback for UNCP’s first football team 1947-1951. Worked as pharmacist in Charlotte for 40 years. Helped revive football at UNCP. Former chairman of UNCP Board of Trustees.

Jack Lowery
Jack Lowery

English 1958
Co-founder Cracker Barrel. Former UNCP trustee. Attorney and businessman. Former city judge, city attorney and mayor of Lebanon, Tenn. Former member of the House of Representatives in Tennessee. Experienced pilot.

Brandon Locklear
Brandon Locklear

Biology 1998
Obstetrician, gynecologist. Orlando Health, Longwood, Fla. Brandon earned his medical degree at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. From proud lineage of UNCP graduates, including his grandmother, Rosetta Oxendine Locklear, in 1962 and father, Dr. Kenneth Locklear.

UNCP By the Numbers

15

Countries Represented

UNC Pembroke attracts international students from all over the world.

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90%

Job & Grad School Placement

90% of our students are employed or attending graduate school within 12 months of graduation.

Outcomes

58

Academic Majors

With 41 undergraduate and 17 graduate degrees, there's something for everyone.

Academics

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Your teachers will know if you're not in class.

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