With the thoughtfulness, elegance, and class that characterized – and energized – his campaign for the Democratic nomination for President,  Pete Buttigieg ’05 withdrew from the race Sunday night, March 1. A year ago, when Pete began his journey, few considered him to be a serious contender.  He certainly proved them wrong. Pete was half […]

Pembroke College announced today that The Rt. Hon. Sir Ernest Ryder has been elected the next Master of Pembroke College. He will assume his post this June upon the retirement of Dame Lynne Brindley, who has served as Master since 2013. Below are links to the College and University websites with more information on Sir […]

NAVY SHIP TO BE NAMED FOR Dick Lugar ‘54 –Another honor for the late U.S. Senator The U.S. Navy has announced that a new state-or-of-the-art destroyer will be named after former US Senator and Pembroke College Foundation Chairman,  Dick Lugar ’54. Dick served as an officer in the Navy from 1957 to 1960.  How appropriate that […]

Pete Buttigieg ‘06 is not the only Pembrokian seeking high elective office. Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin ’90 announced on August 5th that he is running for the Republican nomination for governor.  The election will be held in 2022 Tim was elected as Arkansas’ 20th Lt. Governor in 2014, and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2018. […]

  Calling ALL North American Pembrokians! Do you ever dream of returning to Oxford…to work at Pembroke?  Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference & support a unique place that’s a part of your personal history? NOW just might be the time — as two positions have just opened up […]

Earlier this month, the PCFNA learned that Tom Herman (’72) had quietly returned from a personal trip to Normandy for the observance of the D-Day’s 75th anniversary.  Little did we know the trip was part of a pilgrimage that three, young journalists and close friends had mounted repeatedly together over the last 45 years. As […]

Just in case you missed it this week. The New Yorker “pronouced”  Pembroke’s own Pete Buttigieg part of the national conversation. Good luck Pete!  Keep ’em smiling.  

                      Houston was recently graced with the presence and creative energy of two world-famous Pembrokians – New York-based composer Tarik O’Regan, and San Francisco-based artist Jeremy Sutton. Tarik’s new opera, The Phoenix had its world premiere at Houston’s Wortham Center on April 26. The Phoenix, […]

    North American Pembrokians– The funeral for Senator Richard Lugar ’54 will be streamed LIVE from St. Luke’s Church in Indianapolis, IN at 1pm EDT today. Please take a moment to hear the remembrances of Dick — a historic statesman, peacemaker and Chairman of the Pembroke College Foundation of North America. Dick’s love for Pembroke […]

Former Senator Sam Nunn penned this tribute to his “trusted friend”, Dick Lugar. It is worth a read. Washington Post — I Was Fortunate Enough To Have Richard Lugar As A Trusted Friend