UNC Pembroke, Central Piedmont Launch BraveNation Advantage Partnership To Expand Student Pathways
The University of North Carolina Pembroke and Central Piedmont Community College have partnered to launch BraveNation Advantage, a guaranteed admission program designed to create a seamless, supportive and affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
UNC Pembroke Hosts 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at A.D. Gallery
The 45th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition, which showcases the creativity and talent of regional high school students, is on display at the A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke.
UNCP’s Irene Pittman Aiken Named to Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Executive Board
Irene Pittman Aiken, PhD, dean of The William Howard Dean Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance
At a time when national conversations often grow louder and more divided, UNC Pembroke is creating space for something different — structured, student-led debates where listening matters as much as speaking.
Phillip Hicks Helps Lead UNCP’s First Cybersecurity Graduates
When Phillip Hicks arrived at UNC Pembroke as a freshman, the university’s cybersecurity program was still in its trial phase. This May, the Red Springs native will help make history as one of the first graduates of UNCP’s standalone Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.
Southeast Native Studies Conference, BraveNation Powwow Highlight Indigenous Showcase
The week of March 16-21, 2026, UNC Pembroke’s campus will be filled with events and activities showcasing the history, culture, accomplishments and contributions of American Indian people.
UNCP to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, March 17
UNCP will resume normal operations at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Classes, campus activities and events will proceed as scheduled. The university does not anticipate sending additional updates regarding this weather event unless conditions warrant.
In-Person Classes Canceled After 11 A.M.; UNCP Moving to Condition 1
UNCP will move to Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) today, Monday, March 16, beginning at 11 a.m. All in-person classes scheduled after 11 a.m. are canceled due to the heightened possibility of significant rain, high winds and tornadoes across portions of North Carolina this afternoon.
UNC Pembroke Names Kaye Patel Fraley General Counsel and Vice Chancellor
Kaye Patel Fraley has been appointed general counsel and vice chancellor for legal, audit, risk and compliance at UNC Pembroke. Fraley has served as interim general counsel since September 2025. She joined UNC Pembroke in 2018 and has held several leadership roles within the university’s legal and compliance operations, including assistant general counsel, campus investigator, interim director of Title IX and Clery compliance, and Associate General Counsel and Clery Compliance Coordinator.
Dr. José Rivera Honored for Distinguished Service to Choral Music
On a cold, brisk morning in Moore Hall, the quiet was broken only by the soft cadence of keys as Dr. José Rivera leaned over his Yamaha Clavinova, score open, preparing for University Choir rehearsal.