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Upcoming Events

Interested in learning more about Fulbright experiences and opportunities? Join us for an information session.

Monday, February 9, 2026
2:30-4:00 pm
Discovery Hall, Room 1070
Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 882 6035 1069 | Password: UNCW

  • 2:30-3:00 pm: Dr. Thomas M'Tonga, Zambia - Disability Rights
  • 3:00-3:15 pm: Dr. Susan Catapano, UNCW - Opportunities for Faculty
  • 3:15-3:20 pm: Dr. Jennifer Fernandez-Villa, UNCW - Opportunities for Staff
  • 3:20-4:00 pm: Q&A

Morning Info Session 

Monday, February 16, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM  
Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting ID: 903 103 4580 

Afternoon Info Session 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM  
Join Zoom Meeting  | Meeting ID: 903 103 4580 

 

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: McNeill Hall, Room 1005

The agenda and meeting materials can be found here.

Date: April 28, 2026

Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Location: Warwick Center Ballroom

Please RSVP by April 17

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

New Faculty Orientation Canvas site resources.

Waves of Distinction Celebration

On September 18, 2025 the Office of Faculty Affairs celebrated 73 faculty who received promotion, tenure, or successful post-tenure review in the 2024-2025 academic year! Congratulations!

faculty mingling at the Tenure and Promotion Celebration

New Faculty Orientation

On August 6-7, 2025, UNCW welcomed 82 new faculty to the Seahawk community. The two-day orientation introduced faculty to the important aspects of life at UNCW and provided an opportunity to network with new and existing faculty members.

faculty getting to know each other during new faculty orientation

Faculty Awards Celebration

On April 29, 2025, UNCW and the Office of Faculty Affairs recognized faculty who made significant contributions in teaching, research and service.

Faculty Awards Information
faculty award recipients