UNC Pembroke News

Michela Gritti and Sean Hancock_regional writing award winners
April 30 Mark Locklear

UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition

Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms.

Faculty Appreciation
April 30 Mark Locklear

UNCP Honors Faculty Excellence at Annual Appreciation Banquet

UNC Pembroke faculty were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service during the university’s annual Faculty Appreciation Banquet.

SGA Delegation of the Year
April 30 Mark Locklear

UNCP SGA Named Delegation of the Year in UNC System

UNC Pembroke’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been named Delegation of the Year by the Association of Student Governments (ASG), recognizing the university’s leadership, engagement and impact across the UNC System.

An aerial view of the former UNCP Village Apartments building engulfed in flames during a controlled live-burn demolition exercise, with fire trucks, hoses and first responders visible in the surrounding parking lot.
April 02 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project

Three UNCP student soldiers in U.S. Army uniforms pose on campus alongside text reading
March 27 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Earns Top National Military-Friendly Rankings

The University of North Carolina Pembroke has been named the No. 1 Military Friendly® School among small public institutions for 2026–2027, as well as the No. 2 Military Spouse Friendly® School by Militaryfriendly.com, reinforcing its national leadership in serving military-connected students.

Dr. Rivera standing in surrounded by his choir class in the background
March 04 Mark Locklear

Dr. José Rivera Honored for Distinguished Service to Choral Music

On a cold, brisk morning in Moore Hall, the quiet was broken only by the soft cadence of keys as Dr. José Rivera leaned over his Yamaha Clavinova, score open, preparing for University Choir rehearsal.

Dr. Jamie Litty
February 26 Mark Locklear

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.

Excellence in Service Awards
January 23 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Honors 80 Employees for Years of Service and Dedication

UNC Pembroke celebrated the commitment, loyalty and lasting impact of its employees during the university’s annual Excellence in Service Awards ceremony on Thursday, where 80 faculty and staff members were recognized for milestone years of service ranging from five to 40 years.

Rhyane Jacobs (left) and Ellie McPherson are finalists for the NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.
January 23 Chad Locklear

UNCP Graduates Named Finalists for NCCAT Award

Two recent UNC Pembroke School of Education graduates have been named finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Beginning Teacher of the Year Award, a statewide honor for exceptional early-career educators.

UNCP Mace - red-tailed hawk in gold atop a staff

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Fall 2025

The University of North Carolina Pembroke has released the Chancellor's list and Honors list for Fall 2025