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College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) offers programs that expand knowledge and promote creativity across a wide variety of disciplines that speak to being human in important ways.

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UNCW Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts students bridge different academic disciplines, tackle real-world problems and give purpose to their voices.

About the College Meet our dean and collegiate leaders. Explore our programs and departments. Learn About CHSSA

Award winning faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts help create solid foundations for students.

Departments & Units Our 16 academic units encompass the arts, humanities and social sciences. Find Department Info

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts provides students with an abundance of experiential learning opportunities.

Applied Learning All CHSSA programs emphasize applied learning, including hands-on work with accomplished faculty, artists and scholars. Get Info & Resources

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Together, students, faculty and staff in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts bring new ideas and perspectives to life.

Bridging different academic disciplines, amplifying voices from diverse communities, and conducting impactful research, they expand the boundaries of human knowledge and experience.

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Academic Resource Center (ARC) Find essential info about academic policies and planning, plus forms, transfer resources and graduation requirements. Get Academic Support

Get Involved CHSSA offers a number of ways to get involved, from clubs and research opportunities to one of the college’s many events. Learn More

myCHSSA Information for current CHSSA students, faculty and staff. Explore Resources

CHSSA NEWS

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 reflects that enduring passion.

Pamela Toll

Daidone Wins Fulbright Research Award

Associate professor of Spanish and linguistics Dr. Danielle Daidone has been chosen for a Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Award, through which she’ll be researching second language acquisition in Barcelona in the spring 2026 semester.

Daidone Wins Fulbright Research Award

Local Internships Forge International Connections

UNCW international studies students gained firsthand experience in the Wilmington community helping refugees navigate programs and services.

Local Internships Forge International Connections

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 to evaluate and improve conservation strategies.

Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D.

CHSSA Recognizes Recipients of New College Awards

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 student, she has set her sights on a master's degree in social work to uplift underrepresented individuals facing adversities.

Melanie Garces ’25

CHSSA Celebrates Opening of COM Studies Applied Learning Classroom

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at UNCW celebrated the dedication of the new Applied Learning Classroom supported by the Tom and Mimi Cunningham Support Fund for Communication Studies.

CHSSA Celebrates Opening of COM Studies Applied Learning Classroom