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  Foreign visitors will soon pay much more to visit major United States national parks. Places like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon are some of the most famous parks in the world. In 2024 they brought in almost 332 million visitors, the highest number ever recorded. But...

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...

BY Michela Gritti The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) celebrated International Education Week (IEW) on Thursday, Nov. 20, by hosting psychology lecturer Dr. Daniel Cape for his presentation, "Creativity Around the World." Addressing students in room 251, Dr. Cape delivered a powerful message: "Creativity is one of the most important skills in...

By Michela Gritti  International Education Week continued Wednesday evening with two events focused on culture, community, and campus pride. At 4:30 p.m., the Muslim Student Association hosted Cultural Connections in the JAHT Auditorium. The event gave international students the chance to present on their home countries in any way they chose....

By Michela Gritti  Wednesday marked another strong day for International Education Week at UNCP, starting with the Study Abroad Fair at Belk Hall. The Office of Global Engagement hosted the event beginning at 10 a.m., offering brochures, flyers, and one on one help for students curious about studying abroad. Rosa Ball,...