News & Events
Read what's happening in UNC Wilmington's School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.
Justin Hickman ’24
Justin Hickman ’24 earned his recreation therapy degree from UNCW to help others—especially veterans—heal and thrive through therapeutic activities.

Ullucci Named DPT Program Director
The College of Health and Human Services at UNC Wilmington has named Paul A. Ullucci, Jr., PT, DPT, ATC, PhD as the founding program director of its developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Research Team Approved for NCInnovation Funding
A multidisciplinary team developing a Neck Strength Assessment Tool received NCInnovation funding, bringing the technology closer to market.

Michelle Cathorall Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Public Health
Michelle Cathorall, an associate professor in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award in Public Health for the 2025-2026 academic year.

UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony

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 university to complete a master’s program in applied gerontology.
