UNC Pembroke News

Wanda Sullivan

A.D. Gallery Announces Winter Exhibition: Wanda Sullivan: Cultivated

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is pleased to announce its 2025–2026 Winter Exhibition, Wanda Sullivan: Cultivated, a vibrant and contemplative body of work by painter and educator Wanda Sullivan.

Miss Lumbee Taylor Davis stands in front of the UNCP letters while holding the head of the mascot, Brave Hawk
November 25 Chad Locklear

From BraveHawk to Miss Lumbee: Taylor Davis Finds Strength in Heritage and Hope

From BraveHawk mascot to Miss Lumbee 2025, Taylor Davis has never stopped finding strength in her voice—and her culture. A cancer survivor and proud UNC Pembroke alumna, she shares how heritage, healing and a little sparkle helped her rise.

Chemistry Students Conduct a Lab Experiment

UNC Pembroke Awarded Second Nature Catalyst Grant to Advance Clean Energy Innovation

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is taking a significant step forward in clean-energy research thanks to a Catalyst Grant from Second Nature, a national nonprofit committed to accelerating climate action in higher education.

Winter Commencement

UNCP Announces Keynote Speakers for Historic Winter Commencement

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will make history next month as it confers the institution’s first-ever doctoral degrees during Winter Commencement

Dwain and Charlotte Teague
November 24 Chad Locklear

Honoring a Mother’s Legacy With a $985,000 Scholarship for Future Educators

The life and legacy of Charlotte Othela Posey Teague, a devoted educator and member of the Rockfish community near Raeford, N.C., will live on for generations thanks to a remarkable gift from her son, Dwain Teague.

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.

Auley Abudayya
November 14 UCM

UNCP Student Researcher Showcases Work at National Conference

UNC Pembroke senior biology major Auley Abudayya recently represented the university at the National Research Conference held at the University of Pennsylvania on October 10–11, 2025.

OPTIMISE
November 13 Adrielle Cooper

UNC Pembroke announces 2025-26 OPTIMISE Rural NC trainee cohort

Fifteen graduate students at UNC Pembroke have been selected for the 2025-26 OPTIMISE Rural NC cohort, a yearlong training experience that prepares future behavioral health professionals to serve in rural communities across southeastern North Carolina.

musicians playing at the Holiday Extravaganza
November 12 Mark Locklear

Ring in the Season with UNCP’s 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!

UNC Pembroke Music is kicking off the season in spectacular style with the 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Givens Performing Arts Center.

Students pose in their traditional garb during the Black and Gold event.
November 11 Chad Locklear

UNC Pembroke celebrates International Education Week, Nov. 17–21

UNC Pembroke will join institutions worldwide in celebrating International Education Week (IEW), Nov. 17-21, 2025. The weeklong series of 16 events will highlight global awareness, cultural exchange and the value of international education.