By Michela Gritti  UNCP alumnus Norman Junker was an outstanding Brave, and he is still showing that in his life outside of campus. He graduated in May 2025 with several cross country and track and field titles to his name, including multiple nominations for athlete of the year and a series of...

By Michela Gritti  Thanksgiving used to look different in North Carolina. A lot of people who grew up here remember sitting around warm holiday tables while everything outside was covered in snow. Students still talk about those memories today, even though snow barely shows up in the state anymore. “I remember...

By Michela Gritti The day of Thanksgiving, November 27, UNC Pembroke hosted a Thanksgiving lunch for students spending the break on campus. The event offered a traditional American meal and allowed students, especially those who are away from home, to embrace the local culture and strengthen their feel of...

By Michela Gritti Today, Nov. 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is recognized around the world, but it has a strong presence in Europe. Italy in particular treats this day as an important public reminder of the need to protect women, support...

By Michela Gritti Every fall in Europe, chestnuts are the clearest sign that the season has really begun. They smell like the season. They taste like comfort. And they bring people together whether they are roasted on an open fire or boiled in a big pot in the kitchen....

By Michela Gritti  A group of UNC Pembroke students wrapped up their International Education Week on Saturday with a visit to the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary. The Office of Global Engagement organized the trip. Students left campus at 4 p.m. and returned close to 11 p.m. The group spent the...