UNC Pembroke News

The front view of the Old Main building on the campus of UNC Pembroke.

UNCP secures additional $1 million in federal funding for Old Main restoration

The restoration of Old Main at UNC Pembroke continues to gain momentum with an additional $1 million in federal funding secured through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

Campus Police and Public Safety
October 29 Mark Locklear

UNCP Receives $5M for Campus Security and Regional Emergency Operations Center

UNC Pembroke will soon be home to a state-of-the-art Campus Security and Regional Emergency (CSRE) Operations Center, thanks to a $5 million appropriation from the N.C. General Assembly.

Jones Athletic Center on the campus of UNCP
July 31

UNCP transitions to Degree Works, a new degree audit tool

UNC Pembroke has officially transitioned to Degree Works, a web-based degree audit tool that makes it easier for students and advisors to track progress toward degree completion in real-time.

New Board of Visitors appointees - Robert Nunnery, Calstain Ganda and Dr. Hannah Woriax.
June 30

UNCP Board of Visitors welcomes three members

UNC Pembroke has appointed three new members to its Board of Visitors — Dr. Hannah Woriax, Robert Nunnery and Calstain Ganda.

Founders Day
March 09

UNC Pembroke honors founders on 135-year anniversary

Beaming with pride and wearing a big smile, Betty Oxendine Mangum proudly posed for photos in front of a black and gold backdrop honoring the names of UNC Pembroke’s seven founders. The commemorative backdrop was positioned in front of the steps of Old Main as part of a Founders’ Day event marking the 135th anniversary of its founding on Monday. Mangum placed her palm on the display near the sixth name–John J. Oxendine–her great grandfather. A farmer from the Red Banks community, Oxendine was one of the university’s seven founding trustees.