UNC Pembroke News

Eun Hee Jeon

UNCP linguistics professor Dr. Jeon earns international book award

UNC Pembroke linguistics professor Dr. Eun Hee Jeon has received an international award recognizing her research into second-language proficiency and the factors that influence how people learn and use a language.

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Hooding
August 27 Mark Locklear

UNCP’s First MSOT Cohort Completes Program, Prepares to Meet Growing Workforce Need

Eighteen UNC Pembroke students recently made history as the first cohort to complete the university’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, preparing to enter a growing health care profession with significant workforce needs across southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

Elijah Griffin SGA President
August 26 Mark Locklear

Get to Know Elijah Griffin: UNCP’s 2026-27 SGA President

When Elijah Griffin arrived at UNC Pembroke as a freshman, he wasn't exactly sure what his college experience would look like.

9/9 Native South Art Show

9/9 Native South Art Show Returns to UNCP for Fifth Year

Native artists from across the Southeast will bring their work and perspectives to UNC Pembroke this fall for the fifth annual Nine-Nine Native South Art Show, presented by the Museum of the Southeast American Indian.

Marty Stuart
August 17 James Bass

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Bring Legendary Country Music to GPAC

Givens Performing Arts Center launches its 2026-2027 season with an unforgettable evening of country music, as five-time GRAMMY Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Marty Stuart brings his acclaimed band, The Fabulous Superlatives, to the GPAC stage on Sept. 18.

Step Up To STEM

New UNCP, NCSSM Partnership Expands STEM Opportunities in Southeastern North Carolina

Standing in the middle of a cattle pasture, Hannah Ahn watched as a veterinarian performed an ultrasound on a cow to determine whether she was pregnant.

UNCP academic leadership dressed in regalia siting on a stage during convocation
August 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Welcomes Class of 2030 at New Student Convocation

A new chapter is underway for UNC Pembroke’s newest Braves. As incoming students settled into campus and gathered for New Student Convocation, they brought different backgrounds, ambitions and reasons for choosing UNCP — but shared an excitement for what comes next.

Trent Harris
August 07 Alex Pearce

Trent Harris Becomes Second Brave In Three Years To Make MLB Debut

Former Brave Trent Harris is set to become the second UNC Pembroke baseball player in the last three years to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Anastasia Sinclair
August 07 Mark Locklear

UNCP Senior Explores American History Through Prestigious Library of Congress Fellowship

UNC Pembroke senior Anastasia Sinclair spent her summer inside the world's largest library, helping researchers navigate one of the nation's most significant collections of American history as one of just 37 students and recent graduates nationwide selected for the 2026 Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program.

UNCP Trustee Officers 2026
July 31 Mark Locklear

Walters, Robinette, Berdecia Elected to Lead UNCP Board of Trustees

The UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees has elected a new slate of officers to help guide the university as it advances key strategic initiatives and continues to expand opportunities for student success.