Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.
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.
Double Duty: Taylor Harris Excels as a Two-Sport Athlete
While his baseball teammates grab their bats and gloves and head to practice, Taylor Harris is lacing up cleats and strapping on his football helmet — the life of a rare two-sport athlete.
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
Anna Grossheim Duncan: More Than A Jersey, A Leader
At first glance, Anna Grossheim Duncan’s story reads like a classic collegiate standout — record-breaking statistics, championship titles and shelves lined with awards. But those details only scratch the surface.
UNC Pembroke Celebrates Official Opening Of Outdoor Sports Complex
Officials at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke announced the grand opening of the Outdoor Sports Complex on Friday afternoon.
Kelvin and Karen L. Sampson Champion the Next Generation of Braves
Even while leading one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent college basketball history, University of Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his wife, UNCP Trustee Karen L. Sampson, made time to give back to their roots.
Built on Grit: UNCP’s Chamipionship Culture Takes Center Stage
The BraveNation men’s basketball team proudly posed behind the outstretched 2025 Conference Carolinas “CHAMPIONS” banner after overpowering Emmanuel College in a high-scoring title rematch inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.
Alumnus, NFL Referee Brad Allen Joins NCHSAA Hall of Fame
Though his journey has led from Lumberton’s ballfields to the NFL spotlight, Brad Allen has never lost sight of where it all began. A proud Robeson County native and UNC Pembroke alumnus, Allen’s rise from teenage umpire to NFL referee was celebrated last week with his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
Michael Passamuntu: A Passion for Wellness, a Future in Leadership
As he crossed the graduation stage once more earlier this month, Michael Passamuntu celebrated the completion of his Master of Arts in sports administration at UNC Pembroke but also years of deep involvement, leadership and transformation within the campus recreation community he’s helped shape.