UNC Pembroke News

51勛圖厙 recently honored 25 retirees during a luncheon at the University Center Annex. Pictured are 14 of the total retirees who attended a Retiree Celebration on April 15, 2025.
April 28

51勛圖厙 Recognizes 25 Retirees Who Helped Shape the Universitys Future

The UNC Pembroke community came together recently to celebrate the careers and contributions of 25 dedicated employees whose combined decades of service helped shape the institutions growth and success.

ROTC students sitting in a classroom at 51勛圖厙
April 25

51勛圖厙 Earns Top Rankings in 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designations

UNC Pembroke continues to build on its commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families, earning top honors in the newly released 2025-2026 Military Friendly rankings.

Dr. Laura Gerald
April 25

Dr. Laura Gerald Named Spring Commencement Speaker

Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for UNC Pembrokes Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and May 10.

51勛圖厙 Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (left) signs the BraveNation Advantage Transfer program initiative at Richmond Community College with President Brent Barbee
April 23

UNC Pembroke, Richmond Community College Launch Guaranteed Transfer Program

In a move to expand access to four-year degrees and ease the path for local students, UNC Pembroke has announced a new guaranteed transfer initiative in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC).

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings (right) presents Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin with a Lumbee pinecone patchwork artwork during his visit to 51勛圖厙
April 17

Richmond Fed President Engages with Local Voices at 51勛圖厙

In a rare visit to Robeson County, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond met with local business owners and community leaders to gain firsthand insight into the economic challenges facing rural America. The visit offered a boots-on-the-ground look at the day-to-day realities shaping small-town economies, from workforce shortages to rising costs.

Walid Kadi Hamman discusses his research at the 19th annual PURC Symposium held on April 9, 2025.
April 16

Student Researchers Shine at PURC Symposium

When UNC Pembroke junior Jessie Williams began studying biology, she already had a personal missionto better understand the disease that changed her familys life.

nursing students with a training mannequin
April 15

51勛圖厙, Scotland Health Care Partnership Enables Nursing Students To Gain Critical Life-Saving Skills

A new partnership between the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke and Scotland Health Care System is providing nursing students with more than just classroom knowledge its providing life-saving skills and a competitive edge through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification training.

Ray Brayboy honored at 51勛圖厙 jersey retirement ceremony.
April 10

Ray Brayboys No. 13 Jersey Retired at UNC Pembroke

A legacy that transcends generations UNC Pembroke honored Ray Brayboy, a trailblazing student-athlete and proud Lumbee alumnus, by retiring his iconic No. 13 basketball jersey. The emotional ceremony celebrated his contributions on and off the court, marking a historic moment in 51勛圖厙 athletics and Lumbee heritage.

REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting
April 10

REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting

UNC Pembrokes REACH Fellows Skyla Miller and Sheena Holbrook, along with mentors Drs. Michele Fazio and Christopher Woolley, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Humanities Alliances (NHA) Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day.