UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Daniel LaDu
December 05 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Welcomes Dr. Daniel LaDu as Adolph Dial Distinguished Scholar of American Indian Studies

As UNC Pembroke strengthens its role as a leader in American Indian education, the university recently appointed archaeologist and scholar Dr. Daniel LaDu as the Adolph L. Dial Distinguished Scholar — a milestone that signals new opportunities for collaboration, research and student engagement.

staff members pose with their Exceptional Executive Assistant certificates
December 05 Mark Locklear

UNCP Celebrates Inaugural Cohort of the Exceptional Executive Assistant Certificate Program

The University of North Carolina Pembroke recently marked an important milestone in employee development as 21 staff members completed the university’s inaugural Exceptional Executive Assistant Certificate Program, a new initiative designed to strengthen administrative leadership and build community across campus.

Dr. Christie Poteet
November 19 Mark Locklear

Dr. Christie Poteet Selected for 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service

Dr. Christie Poteet, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service, the highest honor bestowed upon state employees in North Carolina.

Tim Sampson
November 11 Mark Locklear

UNCP’s Tim Sampson Elected Vice Chair of UNC System Staff Assembly

Tim Sampson, director of Financial Aid and chair of Staff Senate at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to serve as vice chair of the UNC System Staff Assembly, representing staff members across all 17 institutions in the UNC System.

Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting
September 22 Mark Locklear

Prepared for the Stage and Beyond: Dr. Jonathan Drahos Receives URTA Award in Undergraduate Training in Acting

When Cameron Holder arrived at graduate school, she was ready. Confident, disciplined and equipped with the tools to thrive, she credits her preparation to the rigorous theatre arts training she received under Dr. Jonathan Drahos at UNC Pembroke.

Carla Jacobs
August 25 Mark Locklear

Chief Audit Officer Selected for Prestigious U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar

Carla Jacobs, chief audit officer at UNC Pembroke, was among a select group of civilian leaders invited to participate in the U.S. Army War College’s 2025 National Security Seminar in Carlisle, Pa.

Dr. Tim Ritter at a Walk to Defeat ALS

Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence

The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.

Members of the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program
August 18

UNCP Welcomes Second Cohort of Exceptional BRAVES Leaders

At UNC Pembroke, professional growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s built into the culture. That’s why Branan Dennard, director of Development for Advancement, jumped at the chance to join the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program, a university initiative designed to prepare faculty and staff for greater leadership roles.

UNCP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams
August 18 Mark Locklear

UNCP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams

Twin brothers David and Adam Rogers traveled six hours from their home in Franklin, N.C., to join UNC Pembroke's Class of 2029, bringing with them top-3A state rankings in pole vault and a shared excitement for the road ahead.

The UNCP Clock Tower
August 12

UNCP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families

UNC Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.