UNC Pembroke News

Ronnie and Tina Oxendine's $1 Million gift launches the Oxendine Scholars Program
November 04 Chad Locklear

$1 Million Gift Launches Oxendine Scholars Program

UNC Pembroke alumni Ronnie and Tina Oxendine have committed $1 million to establish the Ronnie and Tina Oxendine Scholars Program. This prestigious and renewable scholarship provides full financial support to high-achieving students

Keith David
November 03 James Bass

Award-Winning Hollywood Actor Keith David to Highlight GPAC Season

Keith David is known for his many acting credits in movies and TV shows, but he’s also a talented jazz singer, and he is performing Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2025-2026 season at the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke.

Howard Dean Graduate School Naming Ceremony
October 31 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Honors Dr. William Howard Dean with Graduate School Naming

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke held a naming ceremony on Wednesday honoring Dr. William Howard Dean, the university’s first director of graduate studies, for whom The Graduate School now proudly bears its name.

Layne Lewis
October 30 Mark Locklear

Music Student Turns Passion for Percussion into Purposeful Teaching

Layne Lewis discovered her passion for music and teaching long before arriving at UNC Pembroke.

Campus Police and Public Safety
October 29 Mark Locklear

UNCP Receives $5M for Campus Security and Regional Emergency Operations Center

UNC Pembroke will soon be home to a state-of-the-art Campus Security and Regional Emergency (CSRE) Operations Center, thanks to a $5 million appropriation from the N.C. General Assembly.

Taylor Harris
October 27 Mark Locklear

Double Duty: Taylor Harris Excels as a Two-Sport Athlete

While his baseball teammates grab their bats and gloves and head to practice, Taylor Harris is lacing up cleats and strapping on his football helmet — the life of a rare two-sport athlete.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
October 27 James Bass

The Timeless Charlie Brown Classic Comes to Life on the GPAC Stage

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Sally are coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the holidays and the anniversary of the 1965 CBS animated TV special.

Bezos Scholars
October 23 Mark Locklear

UNCP Students Join Global Conversation on Sustainable Food Systems at Inaugural Bezos Center Summit

Five UNC Pembroke students joined scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world at the inaugural Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein Summit, hosted October 16-17 at N.C. State University.

UNCP Letter sign on the main campus at sunset
October 22

UNCP Seeks Community Input to Help Shape 2026–2031 Strategic Plan

UNC Pembroke is shaping its next five-year vision and inviting the campus and community to take part. As work continues on the 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners are encouraged to share their feedback and help define the university’s path forward.

Transforming Healthcare

A Shared Vision: Transforming Healthcare, One Story at a Time

Shannon Cummings doesn’t remember a time when her father was healthy. From the moment she could read, she was by his side — helping manage his medications, keeping track of appointments and eventually driving him to dialysis treatments.