UNC Pembroke News

 UNCP First Lady Rebecca Cummings, far left, and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings are pictured with UNCP students Amari Chance, Tasha Locklear, Olivia Peal and Anesu Mavihya
February 19

UNCP hosts Scotland County community leaders to explore partnership, growth opportunities

Tasha Locklear wants more than a career — she wants to make a difference in her community. But, as a non-traditional student, going back to school meant finding both a program that works with her schedule and the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

UNCP student Noemi smiles and holds two thumbs up at the NCAS booth.
February 17

College students staff NCAS booth for Astronomy Days

College students and more college students. This year’s North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) booth for Astronomy Days was a smashing success, and in no small measure because of great help from students from UNC Pembroke and Meredith College.

UNCP students in the trading room at the Thomas College of Business
February 14

Thomas School of Business earns AACSB accreditation extension

The Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke has been granted an extension of accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate programs — a distinction obtained by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Students Armani Jones-Elliott (left) Raven Haston
February 07

UNCP partners with Ancestry, establishes scholarship program

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Career Center has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ancestry, the world’s largest for-profit genealogy company.

UNCP Mace
February 02

UNCP announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Fall 2023

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has released the Chancellor’s list and Honors list for Fall 2023.

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, left, Mike Metcalf, Tim Locklair, President Sandy Stewart, DJ Farmer and Jess Boersma
February 01

UNCP, Sandhills Community College, Moore County schools look to expand academic partnerships

Senior leadership from Sandhills Community College (SCC) and Moore County schools explored ways to build on existing academic partnerships with UNC Pembroke during a campus visit on Wednesday.

Visiting officers conduct a class in Criminal Justice
January 19

UNCP, Beaufort Community College inks pathway to criminal justice degree

UNC Pembroke and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) recently signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the transition for students interested in furthering their studies in criminal justice.

UNCP Trustee Allen Jamerson (left), Aldona Woś (center) Peace Ajirotutu (right)
January 12

UNCP strengthens partnership with the Institute of World Politics

Peace Ajirotutu's lifelong passion for politics was fueled by an internship with the North Carolina General Assembly while a student at UNC Pembroke.

Town of Pembroke leaders breaking ground
January 12

UNCP celebrates Pembroke’s downtown revitalization project

Local, state and federal officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 10 to kick off a $14 million downtown revitalization streetscape project in Pembroke, enhancing connectivity between UNC Pembroke and the Lumbee Tribe’s headquarters.

Anita Stallings
January 05

Anita Stallings named vice chancellor for Advancement

Anita Stallings, a seasoned leader with extensive academic development and alumni relations experience, has been named vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the University Foundation at UNC Pembroke.