Pamela Toll
Pamela Toll, professor of art and art history at UNCW, has always felt a deep calling to teach. Every role she’s taken throughout her career...
Seahawk Stories
Seahawk Stories is an online collection of profiles about the people who make UNCW soar. By sharing their stories, we are also sharing the university's story.
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Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D.
Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D. conducted impactful research at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, collaborating closely with the National Park Service...
Erin Gallagher '15
Erin Gallagher ’15 is currently pursuing a master’s in food studies from the American University of Rome in Italy. She hopes to be part...
Aidan Duffy ’25
Aidan Duffy ’25 has been secretly spreading joy and excitement at events as UNCW’s beloved mascot, Sammy C. Hawk.
Ella Vitaglione ’25
Ella Vitaglione ’25 journey at UNCW has been transformative, starting with her success in sales competitions, which solidified her passion...
Jordan McLeod '25
Jordan McLeod '25, a public health major at UNCW, has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and the Helping Hand Project,...
Morgan Esposito ’25
Morgan Esposito’s dream of becoming a teacher has been a lifelong passion, and her journey at Watson College of Education has brought that...
Amaria Rankins ’25
Amaria Rankins’ compassion and drive to help others inspired her to pursue a major in social work at UNCW.
Melanie Garces ’25
Driven by an unwavering passion to make a difference, Melanie Garces ’25 chose to major in criminology. As a first-generation college...
William Wylie ’25
For William Wylie ’25, medicine is much more than a job, it’s a calling. The soon to be UNCW graduate plans on returning to the...
Jared Wood '20, Ph.D.'25
Jared Wood’s path to pursue a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at UNCW has been driven by a lifelong passion for science,...
Ayanni Hyman ’25
Driven by personal experiences with chronic illnesses, Ayanni Hyman ’25 chose public health to advocate for underserved communities and has...
Rainey Fish '25
Rainey Fish's experiences at UNCW, including mentorship and leadership roles, have shaped her aspirations to become a pediatric respiratory...
Hinton Cox '24
Hinton Cox '24 discovered a passion for physical fitness and healthy living, leading him to pursue a degree in Healthful Living and Fitness...
Taylor Herr '24
Drawing inspiration from the ocean, Taylor Herr’s senior capstone project reflects her passion for art and the sea. She began the intricate...
Courtenay Mencini ’14
Staying connected to one’s alma mater can be a deeply rewarding experience, and for Courtenay Mencini ’14, joining the UNCW Alumni...
Fabio Hurtado ’24Ed.D.
Fabio Hurtado's experiences, including his pursuit of a doctorate in educational leadership at UNCW, have shaped his approach to fostering...
Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed.
Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed. has dedicated 31 years to teaching, including 18 years as the director of the B Betty Holden Stike...
Research Team Headed to Antarctica to Study Sea Urchins
Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...
Sana '24M
After earning her bachelor's degree in India, Sana ’24M was eager to explore new opportunities. Driven by her aspiration to study in the...
Natalie Tidler '24M
Natalie Tidler's time at UNCW, enriched by supportive faculty and hands-on field experiences, strengthened her love for teaching.