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October 15 Mark Locklear

A Farm-Grown Work Ethic Powers Chad Mixon’s Military Success

During his time as the senior instructor for the Army ROTC program at UNC Pembroke, Sgt. Johnny Torre saw countless future leaders and standout cadets come through the program.

SAMI Expo
October 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Sparks Regional Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Members of Alpha Pi Omega perform a traditional swan dance during an Indigenous Peoples' Day event
October 14 Mark Locklear

UNCP Honors Its Roots, Celebrates Resilience During Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the only four-year university founded by American Indians for American Indians, celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with a day filled with music, art and cultural traditions honoring Native heritage and resilience.

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band performs at the Timberwolf Throwdown at Montgomery Central High School
October 10 UCM

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band Wows Crowds at Timberwolf Throwdown

UNC Pembroke’s Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band (SOTC) hit the road on Saturday, October 4, performing as the exhibition band at the third annual Timberwolf Throwdown marching band competition at Montgomery Central High School in Troy, N.C.

Nancy Chavis
October 09 Chad Locklear

UNCP Curator Honored with National Award for Advancing American Art

UNC Pembroke’s Museum of the Southeast American Indian director and curator Nancy Strickland Chavis has been awarded the 2025 William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art by the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University.

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.

Candid moments from Pembroke Day 2024
October 08 Mark Locklear

UNCP to host 35th annual Pembroke Day

Pembroke Day, an annual celebration showcasing area businesses, student organizations and community nonprofits, will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Howard Dean
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP Honors Legacy of Dr. Howard Dean with Naming of Graduate School

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has announced that its graduate school will now bear the name of one of the institution’s most transformative leaders – Dr. Howard Dean.

UNC Pembroke alumnus and technology leader John Kozlowski returned to campus this week to deliver a lecture, “Ethical Research in the Age of AI,” exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping research practices while underscoring the importance of ethical responsibility.
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP Alumnus Examines Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Research

UNC Pembroke alumnus and technology leader John Kozlowski returned to campus this week to deliver a lecture, “Ethical Research in the Age of AI,” exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping research practices while underscoring the importance of ethical responsibility.

Woman 3D printing
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP to Showcase Cutting-Edge 3D Printing at SAMI Expo

UNC Pembroke will host the Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo on Friday, October 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall.