UNC Pembroke News

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UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance

At a time when national conversations often grow louder and more divided, UNC Pembroke is creating space for something different — structured, student-led debates where listening matters as much as speaking.

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January 23 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke Launches State-of-the-Art Iris Air Photo Booth

UNC Pembroke’s Career Center is taking professionalism to the next level with the arrival of a state-of-the-art Iris Air Photo Booth.

Movie star and jazz musician Keith David stands on the stage of GIvens Performing Arts Center on the UNCP campus.
November 23 UCM Staff

From Broadway to BraveNation, Keith David Inspires the Next Generation at UNCP

Keith David moved through the rehearsal with the kind of calm confidence that only comes from decades of craft — smooth, unhurried, unmistakably iconic. For nearly 20 UNCP music students seated just steps away, it was surreal: a future Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a jazz set comes alive. And before the night was over, that quiet rehearsal would set the tone for a soaring performance at GPAC.

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.

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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.

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.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings speaks to the Class of 2029 during the traditional Brave Walk, which marked the beginning of their college journey.
September 05

Enrollment Surges Past 8,000 with Record Graduate and Transfer Students, Honors College at All-Time High

UNC Pembroke is entering the fall 2025 semester with historic momentum. Total enrollment has surged past 8,000 students — the university’s largest since before the pandemic — with record-setting growth in graduate and transfer populations and an all-time high in the Honors College.

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August 29 Chad Locklear

Braves Got Talent Showcase debuts at Homecoming 2025

UNC Pembroke is rolling out the gold carpet for the first-ever Braves Got Talent showcase, a highlight of this year’s Homecoming celebration.

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August 29

Service, Leadership at the Core of SGA President John Squier’s Vision

UNC Pembroke senior John Squier has stepped into the Student Government Association president role with a mission to bridge the gap between students and administration while boosting campus engagement.

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August 28 Chad Locklear

UNCP Announces 2025 Homecoming Schedule: A Celebration of Spirit, Pride and Tradition

UNC Pembroke invites you to mark your calendar for UNCP Homecoming 2025, taking place October 8 – 11, with a lineup of events designed to unite alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community in celebration of Black & Gold pride.