UNC Pembroke News

Austin Deese

Dr. Austin Deese: Champion for Animal Welfare

Austin Deese has been drawn to the world of animal care for as long as he can remember. He has come to appreciate the human-animal bond and unconditional love from his four-legged friends.

River Ryan

River Ryan’s Resilience Shines on Baseball’s Biggest Stage

When River Ryan ’21 stepped onto the pitcher’s mound at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2024, it felt nothing short of surreal

Taley and Jordan Hunt Braves Resource Center

A Legacy of Giving: Taley and Jordan Hunt’s Commitment to Student Success

For Taley and Jordan Hunt, giving back to UNC Pembroke is more than just a way to honor their alma mater — it’s a commitment to ensuring future students have the support they need to succeed.

Trey Allen

Trey Allen: A Lifelong Scholar of Law & Leadership

Before Trey Allen '97 ever sat behind a judge’s bench, before he advised Marine Corps generals on legal matters or counseled North Carolina’s top judges, he was a young boy in Robeson County, lost in the pages of history books.

Anna Grossheim
October 15 Mark Locklear

Anna Grossheim Duncan: More Than A Jersey, A Leader

At first glance, Anna Grossheim Duncan’s story reads like a classic collegiate standout — record-breaking statistics, championship titles and shelves lined with awards. But those details only scratch the surface.

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October 15 Mark Locklear

A Farm-Grown Work Ethic Powers Chad Mixon’s Military Success

During his time as the senior instructor for the Army ROTC program at UNC Pembroke, Sgt. Johnny Torre saw countless future leaders and standout cadets come through the program.

UNC Pembroke alumnus and technology leader John Kozlowski returned to campus this week to deliver a lecture, “Ethical Research in the Age of AI,” exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping research practices while underscoring the importance of ethical responsibility.
October 03 Mark Locklear

UNCP Alumnus Examines Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Research

UNC Pembroke alumnus and technology leader John Kozlowski returned to campus this week to deliver a lecture, “Ethical Research in the Age of AI,” exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping research practices while underscoring the importance of ethical responsibility.

Melanie Scrudder (left) won first place in the 2025 Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition. Also pictured is juror September Krueger

UNC Pembroke Celebrates Creativity with 2025 Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke proudly announces the 2025 UNCP Art Alumni Biennial Juried Exhibition.

Alumnus Newy Scruggs offers advice to students during a keynote talk on September 2, 2025
September 08 Mark Locklear

Alumnus Newy Scruggs Returns to Share Lessons on Success, Resilience, Giving Back

When Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Newy Scruggs stepped back onto the campus of UNC Pembroke on Tuesday, it wasn’t just a homecoming — it was a chance to pour into the next generation.

Newy Scruggs (left) Dr. Sandra Locklear, Dr. Alexandria Pilot Chambers
September 04 Chad Locklear

UNC Pembroke Announces 2025 Alumni Award Recipients

UNC Pembroke will honor three distinguished alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service at the 57th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Annex.