UNCP Hosts NC Optometric Society District Meeting as Optometry Program Advances
UNC Pembroke recently welcomed North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS) members for a district meeting highlighting the university鈥檚 progress toward launching the state鈥檚 first public Doctor of Optometry program.
UNC Pembroke Announces 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
UNC Pembroke will honor three distinguished alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service at the 57th Annual Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Annex.
Kelvin and Karen L. Sampson Champion the Next Generation of Braves
Even while leading one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent college basketball history, University of Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his wife, UNCP Trustee Karen L. Sampson, made time to give back to their roots.
Criminal Justice Professor Matt Hassett Earns UNC System Teaching Award
Dr. Matt Hassett鈥檚 classroom is more than a place of learning 鈥� it鈥檚 a space where students find inspiration, mentorship and the confidence to challenge the world around them.
UNCP Hosts Emmy Award-Winning Alumnus Newy Scruggs
UNC Pembroke alumnus Newy Scruggs,鈥�94, is returning to his alma mater to inspire the next generation of leaders, sharing how his experiences at UNCP helped launch a broadcasting career that has earned him 18 Emmy Awards and national recognition.
Braves Got Talent Showcase debuts at Homecoming 2025
UNC Pembroke is rolling out the gold carpet for the first-ever Braves Got Talent showcase, a highlight of this year鈥檚 Homecoming celebration.
Service, Leadership at the Core of SGA President John Squier鈥檚 Vision
UNC Pembroke senior John Squier has stepped into the Student Government Association president role with a mission to bridge the gap between students and administration while boosting campus engagement.
Built on Grit: UNCP鈥檚 Chamipionship Culture Takes Center Stage
The BraveNation men鈥檚 basketball team proudly posed behind the outstretched 2025 Conference Carolinas 鈥淐HAMPIONS鈥� banner after overpowering Emmanuel College in a high-scoring title rematch inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.
UNCP鈥檚 Teaching Fellows 鈥� A Pipeline For Success
For Anthony Barton, leading a school isn鈥檛 only a job 鈥� it鈥檚 a calling. Now in his second year as principal of Fairmont High School in Robeson County, the two-time UNC Pembroke graduate is nine years into a career in administration, a path that began in the classroom as a teacher.
UNCP Announces 2025 Homecoming Schedule: A Celebration of Spirit, Pride and Tradition
UNC Pembroke invites you to mark your calendar for UNCP Homecoming 2025, taking place October 8 鈥� 11, with a lineup of events designed to unite alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community in celebration of Black & Gold pride.