UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Jaime Martinez
December 05 Adrielle Cooper

UNCP faculty featured in statewide historic sites video project

Two UNC Pembroke faculty will appear in new video materials produced for North Carolina State Historic Sites.

Taley and Jordan Hunt Braves Resource Center

A Legacy of Giving: Taley and Jordan Hunt’s Commitment to Student Success

For Taley and Jordan Hunt, giving back to UNC Pembroke is more than just a way to honor their alma mater — it’s a commitment to ensuring future students have the support they need to succeed.

Anna Grossheim
October 15 Mark Locklear

Anna Grossheim Duncan: More Than A Jersey, A Leader

At first glance, Anna Grossheim Duncan’s story reads like a classic collegiate standout — record-breaking statistics, championship titles and shelves lined with awards. But those details only scratch the surface.

1887 Society Award inductees
October 08 Mark Locklear

Seven Outstanding Students Inducted into UNC Pembroke’s Elite 1887 Society

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will honor seven exceptional students as the 2025 inductees into the 1887 Society, one of the university’s most prestigious student honors.

Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz

UNCP to Host Author Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz for Book Talk on The Indian Card

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will welcome author and policy scholar Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz to campus to discuss her debut nonfiction book, The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America

John Squier
August 29

Service, Leadership at the Core of SGA President John Squier’s Vision

UNC Pembroke senior John Squier has stepped into the Student Government Association president role with a mission to bridge the gap between students and administration while boosting campus engagement.

Tim Ritter with former colleagues
August 19 Mark Locklear

Former Professor Champions ALS Awareness Through Annual Walk in North Myrtle Beach

On September 27, walkers from across the region will gather in North Myrtle Beach to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ALS — a cause close to the heart of former UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Tim Ritter.

Dr. Eva Skuka
November 15

Dr. Eva Skuka appointed to Scotland Health Board of Trustees

Dr. Eva Skuka, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UNCP, was recently appointed to the Scotland Healthcare Board of Trustees.

Gloriest Lubamba in front of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building with friends
November 04

Internship leads UNCP business student to lucrative job with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Gloriest Lubamba, a senior business student at UNC Pembroke, an internship with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond was more than just a summer gig — it was the first step toward a dream career.