Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.
From BraveHawk to Miss Lumbee: Taylor Davis Finds Strength in Heritage and Hope
From BraveHawk mascot to Miss Lumbee 2025, Taylor Davis has never stopped finding strength in her voice—and her culture. A cancer survivor and proud UNC Pembroke alumna, she shares how heritage, healing and a little sparkle helped her rise.
UNCP Announces Keynote Speakers for Historic Winter Commencement
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will make history next month as it confers the institution’s first-ever doctoral degrees during Winter Commencement
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.
Dr. Austin Deese: Champion for Animal Welfare
Austin Deese has been drawn to the world of animal care for as long as he can remember. He has come to appreciate the human-animal bond and unconditional love from his four-legged friends.
River Ryan’s Resilience Shines on Baseball’s Biggest Stage
When River Ryan ’21 stepped onto the pitcher’s mound at Dodger Stadium on July 22, 2024, it felt nothing short of surreal
A Legacy of Giving: Taley and Jordan Hunt’s Commitment to Student Success
For Taley and Jordan Hunt, giving back to UNC Pembroke is more than just a way to honor their alma mater — it’s a commitment to ensuring future students have the support they need to succeed.
Trey Allen: A Lifelong Scholar of Law & Leadership
Before Trey Allen '97 ever sat behind a judge’s bench, before he advised Marine Corps generals on legal matters or counseled North Carolina’s top judges, he was a young boy in Robeson County, lost in the pages of history books.