News & Events
Read UNC Wilmington's School of Social Work's latest updates from our faculty, students, and alumni, including news, initiatives, awards and honors, upcoming events, and more.
UNCW Homecoming
February 9-15, 2026
Click here to explore event details, registration information, hotel discounts, featured swag and more!
March is Social Work Month
Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform
The ability of Social Workers to uplift, defend and positively transform the millions of people they work with each day is needed now more than ever. Visit socialworkers.org for planned activities.
Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health Awareness Festival and Fundraiser
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 12-5 p.m.
UNCW Amphitheater
FREE!
Come together in a fun and safe environment to learn about and connect with the mental health resources that support a healthier, more resilient community. Shop from local artists (jewelry, pottery, woodworking, and more!), grab a bite to eat from local food trucks, and hear live music.
Bring a food donation to support the Good Shepherd Center and Hawk’s Harvest, UNCW’s food pantry for students who are experiencing food insecurity – and get a raffle ticket to win a gift basket!
Free parking is available in the Fisher Lot (615 Hamilton Drive). View a campus map here.
Hosted by and supporting the UNCW School of Social Work.
Health and Human Services Week
Health Without Borders: Connecting People, Professions, and Places
March 23-27, 2026
This weeklong series is designed to designed to inspire, educate, and promote health and wellness. Visit uncw.edu/hhs-week to learn more. Be sure to sign up for programming created and hosted by Social Work students and faculty! CHHS's Health and Human Services Week is generously sponsored by Novant Health.
Healing Trauma Through EMDR Therapy
Anka Roberto and Briana Carr have spent their careers exploring care and practices in the aftermath of trauma through treatments like EMDR therapy.
UNCW Alumna Advocates for Refugee Families
Since graduating from UNC Wilmington in 2018 with a Bachelor of Social Work, Leslie Hernandez has dedicated her career to helping vulnerable populations find stability and safety.
Tania Smith ’15, ’25M
Tania Smith ’15, ’25M has always been driven by a passion for helping others and creating positive change. Her time at UNCW offered her opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
Amaria Rankins ’25
Amaria Rankins’ compassion and drive to help others inspired her to pursue a major in social work at UNCW.