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.
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UNC Pembroke alum Karen and Kelvin Sampson
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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:

Kara Atkins David Lewis
Lauren Baskett Amber Locklear
Shelli Brewington Chris Lowery
Alicia Chavis Daryl Miller
Kelsey Cummings Kendall Oxendine
Jackie Deese Robin Simmons
Erica Dixon Christina Strickland Theodorou
Vanessa Gonzalez Kristy Woods
Rodney Jackson  

 

 

Get In Touch

Keep your connection to UNCP strong — never miss a moment with BraveNation. We'd love to hear from you!

Or call us at 910.521.6333

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Recent Alumni Spotlights

Meet some of your fellow alumni, see where their lives have taken them and discover what they love about BraveNation.
Alumna Magally Ortiz-Roja
Jul 7

Alumna Magally Ortiz-Rojas selected as UNC System Presidential Scholar

Magally Ortiz-Rojas, a recent UNC Pembroke graduate, has been selected as a presidential scholar for the UNC System's prestigious 2025–2026 academic year cohort — an elite honor reserved for some of the most accomplished and promising young leaders across North Carolina's public universities.

From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation
Jun 4

From Cadet to Commander: Col. Chad Mixon Inspires the Next Generation

As garrison commander of Fort Bragg – the largest military installation in the world - Col. Chad Mixon oversees operations that impact more than 264,000 people. But this spring, his mission brought him home to UNC Pembroke, where his journey as a leader began.