Indians and the continued support from the Lumbee tribe, the school has largely been immune to the ongoing controversies related to American Indian-themed nicknames and mascots.
The school is a member of the NCAA's Division II and competes in Conference Carolinas and the Mountain East Conference. The school fields varsity sports teams for women and men.
=== Greek life and student organizations ===
UNCP, as well as the Office of Greek Life and the Campus Engagement & Leadership office, offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students. From academic-based and service organizations to minority organizations and Greek life, UNCP offers more than 100 organizations.
=== Media ===
While the Netflix show The Chair is situated in a Pembroke University, it is a fictional Ivy League University and not the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
== Notable alumni ==
Brad Allen, NFL official
Derek Brunson, three-time NCAA Division II All-American wrestler at UNCP; professional MMA fighter, formerly fought …
