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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.

Native South Art Show even poster with the date of 9/9 and the title
August 20

Museum of the Southeast American Indian to host annual 9/9 Native South Art Show

The Museum of the Southeast American Indian invites the public to immerse themselves in the vibrant creativity of American Indian artists at the 4th annual 9|9 Native South Art Show, on display from September 9, 2025, through February 27, 2026.

Tim Ritter with former colleagues
August 19 Mark Locklear

Former Professor Champions ALS Awareness Through Annual Walk in North Myrtle Beach

On September 27, walkers from across the region will gather in North Myrtle Beach to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ALS — a cause close to the heart of former UNC Pembroke professor Dr. Tim Ritter.

The UNCP Clock Tower
August 12

UNCP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families

UNC Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (right) presents Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin with a Lumbee pinecone patchwork artwork during his visit to UNCP
April 17

Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at UNCP

In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America.

nursing students with a training mannequin
April 15

UNCP, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills

A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge — it’s providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

English and Art students who participated in an Intergenerational Portrait Memoir Project
March 27

Portraits and Prose: UNCP Students Honor Lumbee Elders Through Art and Storytelling

Bridging generations through storytelling and art, a group of English and art students at UNC Pembroke joined forces to capture the lives of senior members of the Lumbee community in a unique intergenerational project.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story poster
March 27

Internationally Acclaimed ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ Brings Timeless Hits to GPAC

Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! The internationally acclaimed hit show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is bringing its national tour to the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Students Nate Carter, Destiny Locklear, Ven Chavan, Bryan Ramirez-Jackson, Charnese Thompson, Galilea Ruiz-Villagomez, Laila Watson, Tori Belle and Beibhinn Redecker
March 21

A Life-Changing Journey of Service Transforms UNC Pembroke Students

After spending a week in the heart of Chicago’s inner city, UNC Pembroke freshman Nate Carter returned to campus with a new perspective and a renewed passion for helping others.

Fractal art with the word
March 11

UNC Pembroke Hosts Spring 2025 Senior Capstone Exhibition: Reflections

The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke is showcasing the highly anticipated Spring 2025 Senior Capstone Exhibition, Reflections, from April 1 to April 25. The exhibition features the creative talents of senior art students, with a reception scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Locklear Hall.