Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke News

Brad Allen
August 25 Mark Locklear

Alumnus, NFL Referee Brad Allen Joins NCHSAA Hall of Fame

Though his journey has led from Lumberton’s ballfields to the NFL spotlight, Brad Allen has never lost sight of where it all began. A proud Robeson County native and Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke alumnus, Allen’s rise from teenage umpire to NFL referee was celebrated last week with his induction into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.

Dr. Tim Ritter at a Walk to Defeat ALS

Classroom to the Cosmos: Dr. Tim Ritter’s Lasting Influence

The best and brightest from STEM powerhouses — MIT, Illinois, Wisconsin, Purdue — gathered at NASA’s Houston campus, eager to showcase their engineering, physics and virtual reality expertise.

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August 20

Museum of the Southeast American Indian to host annual 9/9 Native South Art Show

The Museum of the Southeast American Indian invites the public to immerse themselves in the vibrant creativity of American Indian artists at the 4th annual 9|9 Native South Art Show, on display from September 9, 2025, through February 27, 2026.

Tim Ritter with former colleagues
August 19 Mark Locklear

Former Professor Champions ALS Awareness Through Annual Walk in North Myrtle Beach

On September 27, walkers from across the region will gather in North Myrtle Beach to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ALS — a cause close to the heart of former Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke professor Dr. Tim Ritter.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams
August 18 Mark Locklear

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Convocation Inspires New Braves to Share Their Stories, Chase Their Dreams

Twin brothers David and Adam Rogers traveled six hours from their home in Franklin, N.C., to join Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke's Class of 2029, bringing with them top-3A state rankings in pole vault and a shared excitement for the road ahead.

Members of the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program
August 18

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Welcomes Second Cohort of Exceptional BRAVES Leaders

At Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, professional growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s built into the culture. That’s why Branan Dennard, director of Development for Advancement, jumped at the chance to join the second cohort of the Exceptional BRAVES Leader Program, a university initiative designed to prepare faculty and staff for greater leadership roles.

The Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Clock Tower
August 12

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Extends Evening Hours to Support Students, Families

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is making it easier for students — and their families — to get the help they need outside of regular business hours.

Pre-Vets administering to a bird
August 08

Pre-Vet Students Gain Wildlife Care Experience Abroad

For a pair of pre-vet students at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke, this summer meant long days feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and preparing injured wildlife for release — thousands of miles from home.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP's Teaching Fellows attend the Council of Exceptional Children's Conference in Raleigh
August 08

Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP’s Teaching Fellows Program Experiencing Rapid Growth, Lasting Impact

After more than a decade in corporate banking, Bridget Speller-Purington made a bold move into a new profession — teaching. As a newcomer to the classroom, she leaned heavily on the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke for support and guidance, saying she wouldn’t have been successful without it.

EV parking space
August 05

New Parking Policies Take Effect for Fall 2025 Semester

As students return to campus for the fall 2025 semester, Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is introducing several important updates to parking policies and procedures. These changes are intended to improve enforcement, align with recent property changes and ensure a smoother parking experience for students.