Weather Advisory — Potential Winter Weather This Weekend
Forecasts indicate the potential for winter weather across parts of North Carolina this weekend, Jan. 23-25. According to the National Weather Service, conditions remain unsettled, with the possibility of a wintry mix in portions of the state.
UNC Pembroke Research Published in World’s Leading Alzheimer’s Journal
A research team led by Dr. Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Chair and Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke, has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer’s disease research with a new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and selective journals in the field.
Susan Bird Reese makes $100,000 gift to UNC Pembroke
UNC Pembroke alumna Susan Bird Reese ’79 has made a $100,000 gift to her alma mater in loving memory of her late husband, Arthur “Randy” Ray Reese ’77.
UNC Pembroke Launches National Search for Next Athletics Director, Building on 13 Years of Championship Leadership
UNC Pembroke announced today that after 13 seasons at the helm, Dick Christy will step down as director of athletics at the conclusion of the spring semester. A national search for the university’s next athletics director will begin immediately.
UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Fall 2025
The University of North Carolina Pembroke has released the Chancellor's list and Honors list for Fall 2025
UNCP Alumnus Kelvin Sampson to be Inducted into the NC Sports Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton
UNCP Senior Elected to National Indian Education Association Board of Directors
When Lydia Mansfield heard her name announced at the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) annual conference in Spokane, Washington, she wasn’t thinking about the national platform she had just earned —or even about the historic responsibility now in her hands.
UNCP students earn statewide recognition at 2025 NC SHAPE Convention
UNC Pembroke health and physical education students and faculty recently stepped onto a statewide stage at the 2025 NC SHAPE Convention, presenting original sessions and earning top honors at the professional gathering for health and physical education educators across North Carolina.
UNC Pembroke professor earns national teaching award for creative use of AI, music and podcasts
UNC Pembroke faculty member Dr. Bryan McLeod has been honored with the 2025 Innovations in Teaching Competition award from the Society for Marketing Advances for his presentation, “Using AI to Reach More Students: Engaging Students Through Music and Podcasts,” at the organization’s annual conference in Las Vegas.
Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.