National Tribal Leaders Convene at UNC Pembroke
At a time of new opportunity for tribal nations, leaders representing more than 20 Native communities from across the country gathered at UNC Pembroke on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping their future.
UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
UNCP’s 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’s 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’s expanding healthcare education efforts.
UNCP’s Exceptional BRAVES Program Develops Campus Leaders Through Collaboration
Seventeen UNC Pembroke faculty and staff members recently completed the university’s 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 2026–2027 term, a national leadership role recognizing his longstanding commitment to student wellness, campus engagement and collegiate recreation.
UNCP’s Donavin Hansberry Turns Personal Wake-Up Call into Mission to Improve Mental Health Literacy
For Donavin Hansberry, a senior mass communication major at University of North Carolina Pembroke, a life-changing moment in 2024 reshaped his path.
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’s, Honors list for Spring 2026
The University of North Carolina Pembroke has released the Chancellor's list and Honors list for Spring 2026.