UNC Pembroke News

Alpha Chi pen
April 25

UNCP’s Aspen Andersson wins presentation prize at Alpha Chi Honor Society convention

Aspen Andersson is well known for her leadership on campus as this year’s Student Government Association (SGA) president.

Ryan Anderson
April 05

Dr. Ryan Anderson wins 2024 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

When Avery Locklear enrolled in a course titled “History of Rock N’ Roll” in the fall of 2017 she had no idea it would become her favorite class. She also couldn’t imagine the impact The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Professor of History Ryan Anderson would have on the rest of her time as a student and life afterward.

Joseph Begnaud (left) with winners, Genesis Garcia Aguilar, Lisbeth Santos and Cesar Medina
March 21

UNCP announces winners of the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

UNC Pembroke recently announced the 43rd annual Juried High School Art Exhibition winners.

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.

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.

Vivian R. Jacobson
December 06

UNCP to confer honorary doctorate degree to Chagall lecturer, author Vivian R. Jacobson

Vivian R. Jacobson has dedicated more than half of her life to researching, studying and lecturing on one of the 20th century’s most revered artists — Marc Chagall.

Educators preparing
November 21

UNCP earns accreditation for educator prep programs

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that UNC Pembroke is one of 34 providers to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.

Magally Ortiz-Rojas
November 13

UNCP’s Magally Ortiz-Rojas receives Community Impact Student Award

UNC Pembroke junior Magally Ortiz-Rojas is the recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award by NC Campus Engagement for her commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.

Rizihery Saenz speaks during the Veterans Honor Wreath Ceremony
November 09

UNCP honors student veterans, active-duty members

Native New Yorkers, like Rizihery Saenz, will forever be impacted by 9/11. Shortly after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Saenz relocated with his family to North Carolina.

Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
October 27

UNCP honors distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees

The achievements of outstanding alumni and former elite student-athletes at UNC Pembroke were on full display at the 55th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on October 27. The event was part of the university’s Homecoming Week festivities, which featured a parade, concert and throwback party.