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January 22

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.

Dr. Ben Bahr with members of his research team
January 22 Mark Locklear

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.

A portrait of the Reese family in front of Old Main and an American Indian graduate
January 21 Chad Locklear

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.

UNCP Athletics Director Dick Christy, left, with Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, right, both holding large silver trophies.
January 08 UCM Staff

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 Mace - red-tailed hawk in gold atop a staff

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

Kelvin Sampson
January 05 Morgan Sheehan

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

Lydia Mansfield
January 05 Mark Locklear

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.

NC SHAPE Convention
December 17 Adrielle Cooper

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.

Dr. Bryan McLeod in front of a large screen
December 17 Adrielle Cooper

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.

Howard McCleod ’75 and his daughter, Beverly Williams Dockery, celebrate her graduation at UNC Pembroke.
December 17 Chad Locklear

Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy

A trailblazing alumnus and his daughter share a full-circle moment that spans generations at UNC Pembroke.