UNC Pembroke News

UNCP's business program is ranked No. 79 on US News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs list
January 22

UNCP’s Business Program Recognized Among 2025 Best Online Programs

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s undergraduate business program has been ranked among the country’s best online degree completion programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program earned the No. 79 spot on the 2025 Best Online Programs list,

NC Supreme Court Justice and UNCP alumnus Trey Allen administers the oath of office to Chief George Earl Johnson as Johnson's mother, Ruby, and wife, Sonya, look on
January 10 Mark Locklear

George Earl Johnson Sworn in as Chief of Police

George Earl Johnson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was formally sworn in as the chief of police and public safety at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke during a ceremony on Thursday.

UNC Pembroke Honors List
January 02

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2025

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor's and Honors lists for Fall 2024.

Alumna Anesu Mavhiya attends commencement
December 14

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: The Graduates Who Shine Bright at UNCP

Trenton Brown graduated from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke with more than a biology degree — much more. Brown added three pages to his resume from his UNCP experience alone.

Lindsay Branch, a Brody scholar, is continuing her academic career at ECU's Brody School of Medicine
December 13

UNCP graduates take advantage of pathways to prestigious graduate programs

Tiana Lowry became intrigued with veterinary medicine early on. At 12, she was shadowing the head nurse at Southeastern Veterinary Clinic. There was an instant connection.

Darcey Meus and her daughter, Esther
December 10

Grateful to Walk Across That Stage Cancer Survivor Earns MBA

For Darcey Meus, crossing the stage at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Friday will be a powerful moment of triumph. After a grueling battle with cancer, earning her MBA is a testament to her faith, resilience, and love.

Graduating military-affiliated students gathered on the UNCP campus to receive their honor cord
December 09

UNCP salutes military-affiliated graduates with ceremony

U.S. Army veteran Rizihery Saenz arrived at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the spring of 2021 with one goal: to earn a college degree. When Saenz’s college journey culminates at commencement this week, the Bronx, New York, native will leave with more than a social work degree. He will carry with him lifelong connections and a broader perspective on life.

David Crabtree
December 05

Emmy Award-winning PBS CEO David Crabtree to deliver keynote address at 2024 winter commencement

David Crabtree, veteran broadcast journalist, Emmy Award winner and CEO of PBS North Carolina, will deliver the keynote address at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke's Winter Commencement.