Phillip Hicks Helps Lead UNCP’s First Cybersecurity Graduates
When Phillip Hicks arrived at UNC Pembroke as a freshman, the university’s cybersecurity program was still in its trial phase. This May, the Red Springs native will help make history as one of the first graduates of UNCP’s standalone Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.
Southeast Native Studies Conference, BraveNation Powwow Highlight Indigenous Showcase
The week of March 16-21, 2026, UNC Pembroke’s campus will be filled with events and activities showcasing the history, culture, accomplishments and contributions of American Indian people.
UNCP to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, March 17
UNCP will resume normal operations at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Classes, campus activities and events will proceed as scheduled. The university does not anticipate sending additional updates regarding this weather event unless conditions warrant.
In-Person Classes Canceled After 11 A.M.; UNCP Moving to Condition 1
UNCP will move to Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) today, Monday, March 16, beginning at 11 a.m. All in-person classes scheduled after 11 a.m. are canceled due to the heightened possibility of significant rain, high winds and tornadoes across portions of North Carolina this afternoon.
UNC Pembroke Names Kaye Patel Fraley General Counsel and Vice Chancellor
Kaye Patel Fraley has been appointed general counsel and vice chancellor for legal, audit, risk and compliance at UNC Pembroke. Fraley has served as interim general counsel since September 2025. She joined UNC Pembroke in 2018 and has held several leadership roles within the university’s legal and compliance operations, including assistant general counsel, campus investigator, interim director of Title IX and Clery compliance, and Associate General Counsel and Clery Compliance Coordinator.
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.
UNCP Launches Brave Alert Campus Safety App
UNC Pembroke has introduced a free mobile app as the latest enhancement to its Brave Alert emergency notification system, expanding how the university communicates critical information and supports campus safety.
Broadway’s Original Hairspray Stars Reunite at GPAC March 5
They first captured audiences’ hearts while originating the roles of Tracy, Penny and Amber in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray
Tonya Holy Elk Named 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence
The Museum of the Southeast American Indian (MSAI) at UNC Pembroke has named Tonya Holy Elk, ’18, as the 2026 Lloyd Oxendine Artist in Residence.
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.