Alumni Association
Always a Brave.
The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association is your lifelong connection to BraveNation. With over 36,000 alumni worldwide, we celebrate your achievements, foster meaningful connections, and support your continued growth. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, your journey with UNCP doesn’t end at graduation — it evolves.
Alumni Benefits
All alumni are members of the UNCP Alumni Association and have access to exclusive perks:
- Alumni Events – Special invitations to Homecoming, reunions, and local alumni gatherings
- Career Services – Resume support, job search tools and networking opportunities
- Library Access – Continued access to UNCP library resources
- Campus Recreation – Discounted access to the Jones Center and its wellness facilities
Get Involved
There are many ways to stay engaged with UNCP:
- Update Your Information – Ensure you’re getting news, invitations and updates
- Volunteer – Mentor students, support events or join a committee
- Attend Events – Reconnect through reunions, regional gathering and signature events like the Alumni Awards
Stay Connected
Being part of the UNCP Alumni Association means more than staying in touch — it’s about giving back and making a difference. Your involvement supports students, builds university pride and helps elevate the value of your degree. Alumni Association Bylaws
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Alumni Association Board of Directors helps guide the direction of the association and ensures it reflects the values and needs of BraveNation. Members serve as ambassadors for the university, building connections and supporting the next generation of Braves. Below are the current Board members:
| Kendall Oxendine '03 - President | Daryl Miller '00 |
| Dr. Robin Simmons '72 - 1st Vice President | Dr. Shelli Brewington '99 |
| Alicia Chavis '17 - 2nd Vice President | Lauren Baskett '05 |
| Kelsey Cummings '10, '14, '17 - Secretary/Teasurer | Kara Atkins '16 |
| Rodney Jackson '87, '06, '09 | David Lewis '87 |
| Vanessa Gonzalez '07 | Jason King '08 |
| Chris Lowery '13 | Kristi Britt '12 |
| Amber Locklear | Joe Osman '93 |
| Christy Strickland Theodorou '05 | Anthony Locklear '89 |
Get In Touch
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Recent Alumni Spotlights
UNCP Announces Retirement of Basketball Legend Ned Sampson’s Jersey
Per the UNCP Hall of Fame committee's unanimous recommendation during their summer meeting, officials at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced on Tuesday the planned retirement of former basketball player and coach John W. "Ned" Sampson's No. 12 basketball jersey.
$1 Million Gift Launches Oxendine Scholars Program
UNC Pembroke alumni Ronnie and Tina Oxendine have committed $1 million to establish the Ronnie and Tina Oxendine Scholars Program. This prestigious and renewable scholarship provides full financial support to high-achieving students
No Brave Left Behind: A First Lady’s Mission to Keep Students Enrolled
When First Lady Rebecca Cummings learned that more than 200 UNC Pembroke students were at risk of being dropped due to small outstanding balances, she knew she had to act.