UNC Pembroke News

UNCP art students and faculty stand outside of The MET.
April 03

Art Students Explore New York’s Iconic Museums

For four UNC Pembroke art students and their faculty mentors, a recent trip to New York City was more than just a visit — it was an immersive journey into the heart of artistic expression.

HBCU/HAIU Coalition poster
April 03

UNCP Offers Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs

UNC Pembroke is offering a free, two-week bioprocessing training course to help students and community members prepare for entry-level jobs in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

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.

students stand around a laptop in a business classroom at UNC Pembroke
March 23

HackUNCP: Building the Future, One AI Agent at a Time

On Saturday, March 22, college students from across the state gathered, laptops and caffeinated beverages in hand, to attend HackUNCP 2025, the university’s first-ever hackathon. At fast-paced events like this one, creative minds come together to solve real-world problems, often competing in teams to build software or hardware projects within a short time frame. It’s an intense environment where creativity, collaboration and coding skills are put to the test.

Dr. Josiah Marineau
March 21

Professor’s Field Research in Tbilisi, Georgia to Enrich Political Science Studies

This summer, Dr. Josiah Marineau will walk the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, immersing himself in the country’s political and cultural landscape — not just as a scholar but as a storyteller for his students at UNC Pembroke. Armed with a prestigious fellowship through UNC Chapel Hill, Marineau is set to bring the world to his political science classroom in a way no textbook ever could.

Dr. Matt Hassett in the classroom
March 11

Professor Matt Hassett Honored with UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Matt Hassett's classroom is more than just a place of learning — it's a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.

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.

Dr. Richard Vela and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
February 14

A Legacy in the Lecture Hall: Dr. Richard Vela’s 53 Years of Impact at UNCP

For more than five decades, the sound of Dr. Richard Vela’s voice has echoed through the classrooms of UNC Pembroke, guiding students through the depths of literature, theatre and film. His presence wasn’t just about lectures — it was about igniting curiosity, challenging perspectives and shaping futures.

Hannah Pearson
February 12

Head of the Class: UNCP Student on Track to Earn Teaching Licensure Before 20

Hannah Pearson grew up watching her mother change lives — one lesson at a time. Now, at just 18 years old, she's following in those footsteps, well on her way to becoming one of North Carolina's youngest teachers.