UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
UNCP Occupational Therapy Program Earns Full Seven-Year Accreditation
Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university’s expanding healthcare education efforts.
UNCP REACH Fellows Turn Research into Career Pathways and Community Impact
UNC Pembroke REACH Fellows are using archives, oral histories and community storytelling to preserve overlooked histories while opening doors to graduate school, national internships and careers in public humanities.
Justice Locklear Turns Setback into Purpose, Preparing for Path Toward Law
After a setback nearly ended his time at UNC Pembroke, Justice Locklear returned with a renewed sense of discipline and purpose. Now, the business administration graduate is preparing for a path toward law rooted in service to his Lumbee community.
Preparing the Teachers Rural Classrooms Need Most
UNC Pembroke’s new Burroughs Wellcome Fund Brave Innovators of STEM Education program will help students pursue math and science teaching careers across southeastern North Carolina.
UNC Pembroke Social Work Leader Selected to Help Guide Statewide Workforce Efforts
As North Carolina works to meet a growing demand for social workers, UNC Pembroke is helping lead the conversation.
UNC System Honors Dr. Jamie Litty with 2026 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
When Cole Yarborough walks into the newsroom at WBTV in Charlotte — one of the nation’s Top 25 television markets — he carries with him lessons first learned in a campus studio at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP Launches Vision 2031 Strategic Plan
UNC Pembroke announced today the launch of Vision 2031, a comprehensive five-year strategic plan outlining a bold roadmap for student success, academic excellence, affordability and economic impact.
UNCP Biology Students Take Their Research from the Field to the National Stage
UNC Pembroke biology students are turning hands-on research into national recognition. From studying soil ecosystems at the Lumbee Cultural Center to presenting on a national stage, their work is expanding scientific understanding while opening doors to future careers.