UNC Pembroke News

Cinderella
October 16 James Bass

Cinderella Ballet Donates Tickets to Hearts for the Arts

World Ballet Company shared the magic of Cinderella with the community by donating 200 tickets to GPAC’s Hearts for the Arts fund ahead of their Sept. 30 show at UNC Pembroke.

Taley and Jordan Hunt Braves Resource Center

A Legacy of Giving: Taley and Jordan Hunt’s Commitment to Student Success

For Taley and Jordan Hunt, giving back to UNC Pembroke is more than just a way to honor their alma mater — it’s a commitment to ensuring future students have the support they need to succeed.

Trey Allen

Trey Allen: A Lifelong Scholar of Law & Leadership

Before Trey Allen '97 ever sat behind a judge’s bench, before he advised Marine Corps generals on legal matters or counseled North Carolina’s top judges, he was a young boy in Robeson County, lost in the pages of history books.

Anna Grossheim
October 15 Mark Locklear

Anna Grossheim Duncan: More Than A Jersey, A Leader

At first glance, Anna Grossheim Duncan’s story reads like a classic collegiate standout — record-breaking statistics, championship titles and shelves lined with awards. But those details only scratch the surface.

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October 15 Mark Locklear

A Farm-Grown Work Ethic Powers Chad Mixon’s Military Success

During his time as the senior instructor for the Army ROTC program at UNC Pembroke, Sgt. Johnny Torre saw countless future leaders and standout cadets come through the program.

SAMI Expo
October 15 Mark Locklear

UNCP Sparks Regional Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Members of Alpha Pi Omega perform a traditional swan dance during an Indigenous Peoples' Day event
October 14 Mark Locklear

UNCP Honors Its Roots, Celebrates Resilience During Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the only four-year university founded by American Indians for American Indians, celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with a day filled with music, art and cultural traditions honoring Native heritage and resilience.

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band performs at the Timberwolf Throwdown at Montgomery Central High School
October 10 UCM

Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band Wows Crowds at Timberwolf Throwdown

UNC Pembroke’s Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band (SOTC) hit the road on Saturday, October 4, performing as the exhibition band at the third annual Timberwolf Throwdown marching band competition at Montgomery Central High School in Troy, N.C.

Nancy Chavis
October 09 Chad Locklear

UNCP Curator Honored with National Award for Advancing American Art

UNC Pembroke’s Museum of the Southeast American Indian director and curator Nancy Strickland Chavis has been awarded the 2025 William Collins Smith Auburn Award for Advancing American Art by the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University.

1887 Society Award inductees
October 08 Mark Locklear

Seven Outstanding Students Inducted into UNC Pembroke’s Elite 1887 Society

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will honor seven exceptional students as the 2025 inductees into the 1887 Society, one of the university’s most prestigious student honors.