UNCP鈥檚 Jonathan Ricks Earns National Honor for Impact on Future Counselors
Dr. Jonathan Ricks believes the most effective counselors see people not as problems to solve, but as individuals with strengths, experiences and the capacity to grow.
UNCP Alumna Kellie Blue Elected Chair of UNC Board of Governors
UNC Pembroke alumna and former Board of Trustees Chair Kellie Blue has been elected chair of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, becoming one of the highest-ranking leaders in the UNC System.
UNCP Occupational Therapy Program Earns Full Seven-Year Accreditation
Less than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke鈥檚 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), marking a major milestone for the university鈥檚 expanding healthcare education efforts.
UNCP鈥檚 Exceptional BRAVES Program Develops Campus Leaders Through Collaboration
Seventeen UNC Pembroke faculty and staff members recently completed the university鈥檚 second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program, a yearlong professional development initiative designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster collaboration and prepare employees for greater leadership roles across campus.
Justin Winans Appointed to National NIRSA Honor Award Committee
Justin Winans, director of Campus Recreation at UNC Pembroke, has been appointed to the NIRSA Honor Award Committee for the 2026鈥�2027 term, a national leadership role recognizing his longstanding commitment to student wellness, campus engagement and collegiate recreation.
UNCP鈥檚 Donavin Hansberry Champions Mental Health Literacy Through Advocacy and Education
Determined to help others recognize warning signs and start conversations earlier, Hansberry and longtime friend Jayden Haggler founded Shift Toward Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health literacy, particularly among young people. The organization, established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focuses on providing educational resources, creative storytelling and community engagement to address 鈥渕ental health deserts鈥� 鈥� communities with limited access to resources and awareness.
UNCP REACH Fellows Turn Research into Career Pathways and Community Impact
UNC Pembroke REACH Fellows are using archives, oral histories and community storytelling to preserve overlooked histories while opening doors to graduate school, national internships and careers in public humanities.
UNCP announces Chancellor鈥檚, Honors list for Spring 2026
The 果冻视频 has released the Chancellor's list and Honors list for Spring 2026.
UNCP A.D. Gallery to Present 2026 Art Department Faculty & Staff Exhibition
The 果冻视频鈥檚 A.D. Gallery will open the 2026-27 academic year with its biennial Art Department Faculty & Staff Exhibition, showcasing the creative work of UNCP鈥檚 distinguished faculty and staff artists.
UNCP's Justice Locklear Accepted to Prestigious Tribal Law Pathway at Arizona State
Justice Locklear is among the first Lumbee students selected for Arizona State University's Pathway to Law for Tribal Citizens Initiative.