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Message from Chancellor Aswani K. Volety

Dear UNCW Community: 

As the year comes to an end and we move through this holiday season of peace and reflection, I’m struck by the dedication and support that builds the vibrant UNCW community. Because of such efforts, our university continues to thrive, effectively managing challenges while also looking optimistically toward the future. 

More than 2,500 graduates of the Class of 2024 walked into this future when they were honored in commencement ceremonies Dec. 14. We’re excited to see what they accomplish as they soar into the next chapter of their lives, carrying with them the rewards of their UNCW experience. 

At UNCW, our students, their education and what they take away from their time here are always at the fore. The experience we provide will continue evolving to better support Seahawks and to champion them as educated, informed and caring 21st-century citizens. Through our Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan, we have a roadmap to guide where UNCW is going over the next 10 years.

 

We want to make sure that we are creating academic programs targeting the industries and jobs that are going to help bolster growth into the next decade and beyond. This is illustrated by the university’s ongoing collaboration with local partners to create a healthcare career pipeline, UNCW’s focus on the Blue Economy and the expansion of the campus library

 

UNCW recently took the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division V championship title with a win over the University of Michigan by our Valorant Team in its first conference championship. Another of our 10 Esports teams, the Rockets League Team, also made it to the NECC conference finals.

 

When UNCW focuses on challenging problems of individual and local importance, we also are addressing issues of global relevance. By expanding our research and creative scholarship across academic areas, we can empower students and faculty to dream bigger and do more in the years ahead. 

 

Best wishes for a healthy, happy holiday season and a meaningful start to the new year.

Yours in Seahawk spirit, 

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Aswani Volety signature

Aswani K. Volety

Chancellor

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Above: Members of the Class of 2024 celebrated during UNCW's 107th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday.

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SPOTLIGHT

 
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Holiday card featuring a watercolor image of the Soaring Seahawk statue and the words "Happy Holidays" in script

May the New Year bring you boundless opportunities to soar like a Seahawk.

Wishing you health, happiness and success in 2025.

~ Chancellor Aswani K. Volety and Dr. Ai Ning Loh ~

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GALLERY

 
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Chancellor Volety sits with his dog, Toby

Chancellor Volety and his family, including his dog, Toby, warmly welcomed many guests to Kenan House, the official chancellor's residence, for holiday gatherings.

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A student displays a small solar-powered vehicle on a table in Congdon Hall

Computer science students showcased their innovative class projects and research at the 2024 Computing Showcase and Reverse Career Fair in the atrium of Congdon Hall.

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Students play the piano and violin in front of a decorated tree

Students performed at Kenan House during the annual Holiday Tea hosted by Dr. Ai Ning Loh.

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Chancellor Volety addresses the audience at the convention center

Chancellor Volety spoke at the Greater Wilmington Business Journal's final Power Breakfast of the year. Addressing a sold-out crowd at the Wilmington Convention Center, he described UNCW's vision for the future.

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UNCW and CFCC nursing students during their clinical shifts at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in spring 2024.

UNCW’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) have partnered to implement “Try Teal” to address the critical shortage of nurses through the support of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership and the New Hanover Community Endowment.

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Members of the UNCW Esports Team pose together

The UNCW Valorant Team clinched the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division V championship title with a finals win over the University of Michigan. UNCW’s Rockets League Team also made it to the NECC conference finals, finishing the season with an overall record of 8-2.

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LATEST NEWS

 
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FEATURED SEAHAWKS

 
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Takeem Dennis

Takeem Dennis ’24: Music Education Major

 

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Sana

Sana ’24M: Accelerated Program in Data Science

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Natalie Tidler

Natalie Tidler ’24M: Elementary Education

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