UNC Pembroke News

UNCP students and faculty pose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol overlooking the Washington Monument during the Spring Break Study Away trip to Washington, D.C.
April 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Students Bring Classroom Learning to Life in Washington, D.C.

Sitting inside the U.S. Supreme Court courtroom, UNC Pembroke student Dustin Barnes found himself imagining his future.

UNCP Leadership, Learning and Community staff and members of the Bell family pose together in matching Joey Bell ALS Walk T-shirts on the track at Grace P. Johnson Stadium at the inaugural Joey Bell ALS Walk on April 11, 2026.
April 15 Mark Locklear

Inaugural Joey Bell ALS Walk Draws Community Together to Honor Beloved Physician, Raise Awareness

More than 400 people gathered at UNC Pembroke’s Grace P. Johnson Stadium on Saturday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Joey Bell — a beloved physician, mentor and trailblazer whose impact continues to ripple across generations.

Destination UNCP

‘Destination UNCP’ Event Connects Students, Families with Campus Resources

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is inviting prospective students, current students and their families to campus for Destination UNCP, a special event designed to connect attendees with campus resources while enjoying a night of Braves baseball.

A group of community and university leaders holding shovels and wearing hardhats at the groundbreaking for the Clinical Sciences Building on the campus of UNCP.
April 10 Mark Locklear

UNCP Breaks Ground on $96.8 Million Clinical Sciences Building

Under a clear blue sky, university leaders, students, elected officials and community members gathered Friday at UNC Pembroke to celebrate a major milestone in the university’s continued expansion of healthcare education — the groundbreaking of the new Clinical Sciences Building.

A technician in full protective cleanroom gear operates biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, representing the hands-on lab training offered through UNCP's free bioprocessing course.

UNC Pembroke To Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke offers a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Artist rendering of the new clinical sciences building on UNCP campus

UNCP Receives $4.86 Million from Golden LEAF for Optometry Program

Friday, April 10, major funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation is helping shape the future of healthcare in southeastern North Carolina.

UNCP Musical Theatre student Christian McArthur sings into a microphone on the GPAC stage alongside Tony Award-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur during the

UNCP Students Share the Stage with Broadway Stars

Nineteen UNCP students joined original Hairspray stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy when the trio brought their show, "Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now," to the Givens Performing Arts Center.

Poster for the 2026 Senior Capstone exhibit in the AD Gallery at UNCP

A.D. Gallery Presents Spring 2026 Senior Capstone Exhibition “Echoes of Creation”

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke proudly presents “Echoes of Creation,” the Spring 2026 B.A. Senior Capstone Exhibition, showcasing the work of nine graduating artists.

Performers in elaborate costumes portraying the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion on stage in The Wizard of Oz on Ice, coming to the GPAC at UNC Pembroke on April 30.
April 02 James Bass

The All-New Wizard of Oz on Ice is coming to the GPAC Stage April 30

Experience the enchantment of a classic tale brought to life as you’ve never seen it before with stunning choreography, vibrant costumes, and state-of-the-art special effects.

The Forever Motown ensemble poses together in formal attire in front of gold and platinum records, representing the all-star Motown celebration coming to the GPAC at UNC Pembroke on April 24.
April 02 James Bass

Former Singers of The Temptations and The Spinners Lead Forever Motown at GPAC April 24

Forever Motown, an all-star celebration of the golden age of R&B, is coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.