Criminal Justice Professor Matt Hassett Earns UNC System Teaching Award
Dr. Matt Hassett’s classroom is more than a place of learning — it’s a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.
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.
UNCP’s Teaching Fellows – A Pipeline For Success
For Anthony Barton, leading a school isn’t only a job — it’s a calling. Now in his second year as principal of Fairmont High School in Robeson County, the two-time UNC Pembroke graduate is nine years into a career in administration, a path that began in the classroom as a teacher.
UNCP Students Join Global Conversation on Sustainable Food Systems at Inaugural Bezos Center Summit
Five UNC Pembroke students joined scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from around the world at the inaugural Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein Summit, hosted October 16-17 at N.C. State University.
Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence
The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.
UNCP Seeks Community Input to Help Shape 2026–2031 Strategic Plan
UNC Pembroke is shaping its next five-year vision and inviting the campus and community to take part. As work continues on the 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners are encouraged to share their feedback and help define the university’s path forward.
A Shared Vision: Transforming Healthcare, One Story at a Time
Shannon Cummings doesn’t remember a time when her father was healthy. From the moment she could read, she was by his side — helping manage his medications, keeping track of appointments and eventually driving him to dialysis treatments.
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.
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.
UNCP to Offer Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs
UNC Pembroke will offer a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.