UNC Pembroke News

The Forever Motown ensemble poses together in formal attire in front of gold and platinum records, representing the all-star Motown celebration coming to the GPAC at UNC Pembroke on April 24.
April 02 James Bass

Former Singers of The Temptations and The Spinners Lead Forever Motown at GPAC April 24

Forever Motown, an all-star celebration of the golden age of R&B, is coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Ashley Anderson, UNCP assistant professor of special education and 2025 Special Olympics North Carolina Volunteer of the Year, stands in front of the School of Education building on the UNCP campus.
March 31

Braves Going Beyond: Ashley Anderson Honored as Special Olympics NC Volunteer of the Year

Braves Going Beyond celebrates members of the UNCP community whose leadership, service and innovation are making a difference beyond our campus. Meet Ashley Anderson,

The front facade of Old Main, UNC Pembroke's historic 1923 landmark building, currently undergoing exterior restoration with federal and university funding.
March 30 University Communications & Marketing

UNCP secures additional $1 million in federal funding for Old Main restoration

The restoration of Old Main at UNC Pembroke continues to gain momentum with an additional $1 million in federal funding secured through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

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.

Scott Byrd, UNC Pembroke's new Director of Athletics, poses for an official announcement graphic featuring his name and title against a UNCP Braves branded background.
March 26 University Communications & Marketing

UNC Pembroke names Scott Byrd director of athletics

UNC Pembroke has named Scott Byrd director of athletics, Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings announced at a press conference Thursday, selecting a seasoned Division I leader with a track record of building programs, driving revenue growth and elevating the student-athlete experience.

An aerial view of the UNCP campus with a golden filter overlay and the text
March 23 Mark Locklear

UNC Pembroke, Central Piedmont Launch BraveNation Advantage Partnership To Expand Student Pathways

The University of North Carolina Pembroke and Central Piedmont Community College have partnered to launch BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed admission program designed to create a seamless, supportive and affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.

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March 23 University Communications & Marketing

UNC Pembroke Hosts 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at A.D. Gallery

The 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition, which showcases the creativity and talent of regional high school students, is on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.

Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of the UNCP William Howard Dean Graduate School, stands alongside the Graduate School banner, representing her election to the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Executive Board.
March 20 Mark Locklear

UNCP’s Irene Pittman Aiken Named to Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Executive Board

Irene Pittman Aiken, PhD, dean of The William Howard Dean Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools

UNCP student Bryan Ramirez-Jackson Jr. speaks into a microphone from his seat in Upchurch Auditorium during a College Debates and Discourse Alliance event, with fellow attendees visible in the surrounding seats.
March 19 University Communications & Marketing

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.