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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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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.

Jordan & Shauna
Jordan & Shauna Walor/Sallinger

Exercise & Sport Science & Biology 2012 & 2013
(Jordan) Professional Golfer, Raleigh Country Club. (Shauna) Design coordinator, Mungo Homes. Members of UNCP Golf teams. Jordan turned pro, competed on Canadian PGA Tour and Carolinas PGA Sectional events. Shauna competes in amateur events.

Pardon Ndhlovu
Pardon Ndhlovu

International Business 2013
Pardon competed in the men’s marathon at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, finishing 41st with a time of 2:17:48, ahead of 114 of the world’s best athletes. All-American in cross country and track & field at UNCP. Four-time all-Peach Belt Conference standout.

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.

UNCP By the Numbers

20

Countries Represented

UNC Pembroke attracts international students from all over the world.

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120+

Clubs & Organizations

UNCP offers more than 120 clubs & organizations to keep you engaged and involved during your college experience.

Involvement

150+

Paths to Degree

UNCP offers more than 150 paths to graduate and undergraduate degrees. Here, there is something for everyone.

Academics

18:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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