UNC Pembroke News

NC Supreme Court Justice and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Trey Allen administers the oath of office to Chief George Earl Johnson as Johnson's mother, Ruby, and wife, Sonya, look on
January 10 Mark Locklear

George Earl Johnson Sworn in as Chief of Police

George Earl Johnson, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was formally sworn in as the chief of police and public safety at © Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø during a ceremony on Thursday.

UNC Pembroke Honors List
January 02

51³Ô¹ÏÍø announces Chancellor’s, Honors list for Spring 2025

© Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has released the Chancellor's and Honors lists for Fall 2024.

Alumna Anesu Mavhiya attends commencement
December 14

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: The Graduates Who Shine Bright at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Trenton Brown graduated from © Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with more than a biology degree — much more. Brown added three pages to his resume from his 51³Ô¹ÏÍø experience alone.

Lindsay Branch, a Brody scholar, is continuing her academic career at ECU's Brody School of Medicine
December 13

51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates take advantage of pathways to prestigious graduate programs

Tiana Lowry became intrigued with veterinary medicine early on. At 12, she was shadowing the head nurse at Southeastern Veterinary Clinic. There was an instant connection.

Darcey Meus and her daughter, Esther
December 10

Grateful to Walk Across That Stage Cancer Survivor Earns MBA

For Darcey Meus, crossing the stage at © Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on Friday will be a powerful moment of triumph. After a grueling battle with cancer, earning her MBA is a testament to her faith, resilience, and love.

Graduating military-affiliated students gathered on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus to receive their honor cord
December 09

51³Ô¹ÏÍø salutes military-affiliated graduates with ceremony

U.S. Army veteran Rizihery Saenz arrived at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the spring of 2021 with one goal: to earn a college degree. When Saenz’s college journey culminates at commencement this week, the Bronx, New York, native will leave with more than a social work degree. He will carry with him lifelong connections and a broader perspective on life.

David Crabtree
December 05

Emmy Award-winning PBS CEO David Crabtree to deliver keynote address at 2024 winter commencement

David Crabtree, veteran broadcast journalist, Emmy Award winner and CEO of PBS North Carolina, will deliver the keynote address at © Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Winter Commencement.

Village Apartments
December 05

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Partners with Regional First Responders to Provide Rare Hands-On Training Opportunities

© Copyright 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) is further cementing its role as an integral community partner by hosting a series of rare, hands-on training exercises for regional first responders, including volunteer fire departments from Robeson, Cumberland and Sampson counties, as well as local and state law enforcement officials including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).