Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association
UNC Pembroke assistant professor Ash Walker has earned the highest distinction awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
UNCP’s First MSOT Cohort Completes Program, Prepares to Meet Growing Workforce Need
Eighteen UNC Pembroke students recently made history as the first cohort to complete the university’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, preparing to enter a growing health care profession with significant workforce needs across southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
UNCP Accounting Professor Elected to NCACPA Board of Directors
UNC Pembroke accounting professor Dr. Dena Breece has been elected to the NCACPA Board of Directors, where she will help shape conversations around accounting education, workforce development and pathways into the profession.
UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Justin Winans Appointed to National NIRSA Honor Award Committee
Justin Winans, director of Campus Recreation at UNC Pembroke, has been appointed to the NIRSA Honor Award Committee for the 2026–2027 term, a national leadership role recognizing his longstanding commitment to student wellness, campus engagement and collegiate recreation.
UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2026
The University of North Carolina Pembroke has released the Chancellor's list and Honors list for Spring 2026.
UNCP Honors Retirees for Decades of Service, Lasting Impact
When retiring theatre professor Holden Hansen reflects on his 29 years at UNC Pembroke, one thought rises above all others. “UNCP gave me my career,” Hansen said emotionally. “Twenty-nine years is a lifetime. I will never forget it.”
UNCP Students Win First Place in Regional Journalism Competition
Two UNC Pembroke student journalists are earning regional recognition for their storytelling and commitment to the craft, proving that impactful journalism can thrive even in the smallest of newsrooms.
UNCP Honors Faculty Excellence at Annual Appreciation Banquet
UNC Pembroke faculty were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service during the university’s annual Faculty Appreciation Banquet.
UNCP SGA Named Delegation of the Year in UNC System
UNC Pembroke’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been named Delegation of the Year by the Association of Student Governments (ASG), recognizing the university’s leadership, engagement and impact across the UNC System.