UNC Pembroke News

Dr. Johnny Smith and Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings
March 28

UNCP, Robeson Community College Strengthen Transfer Pathway with BraveNation Advantage

Robeson Community College (RCC) graduates now have an even more straightforward path to earning a four-year degree at UNC Pembroke, thanks to the new BraveNation Advantage program.

English and Art students who participated in an Intergenerational Portrait Memoir Project
March 27

Portraits and Prose: UNCP Students Honor Lumbee Elders Through Art and Storytelling

Bridging generations through storytelling and art, a group of English and art students at UNC Pembroke joined forces to capture the lives of senior members of the Lumbee community in a unique intergenerational project.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story poster
March 27

Internationally Acclaimed ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ Brings Timeless Hits to GPAC

Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! The internationally acclaimed hit show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is bringing its national tour to the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

Bravestation Bookstore
March 27

Barnes & Noble College selected as new campus bookstore partner

UNC Pembroke has selected Barnes & Noble College as its new campus bookstore provider, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the UNCP Bookstore. The transition will take effect in July 2025.

students stand around a laptop in a business classroom at UNC Pembroke
March 23

HackUNCP: Building the Future, One AI Agent at a Time

On Saturday, March 22, college students from across the state gathered, laptops and caffeinated beverages in hand, to attend HackUNCP 2025, the university’s first-ever hackathon. At fast-paced events like this one, creative minds come together to solve real-world problems, often competing in teams to build software or hardware projects within a short time frame. It’s an intense environment where creativity, collaboration and coding skills are put to the test.

Dr. Josiah Marineau
March 21

Professor’s Field Research in Tbilisi, Georgia to Enrich Political Science Studies

This summer, Dr. Josiah Marineau will walk the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, immersing himself in the country’s political and cultural landscape — not just as a scholar but as a storyteller for his students at UNC Pembroke. Armed with a prestigious fellowship through UNC Chapel Hill, Marineau is set to bring the world to his political science classroom in a way no textbook ever could.

Students Nate Carter, Destiny Locklear, Ven Chavan, Bryan Ramirez-Jackson, Charnese Thompson, Galilea Ruiz-Villagomez, Laila Watson, Tori Belle and Beibhinn Redecker
March 21

A Life-Changing Journey of Service Transforms UNC Pembroke Students

After spending a week in the heart of Chicago’s inner city, UNC Pembroke freshman Nate Carter returned to campus with a new perspective and a renewed passion for helping others.

Dr. Matt Hassett in the classroom
March 11

Professor Matt Hassett Honored with UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Matt Hassett's classroom is more than just a place of learning — it's a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.