Watson Chronicle

UNCW’s Education Building is now Sayed Hall, named in honor of Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife, Linda ’78, ’85M. A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 5 to celebrate the naming and the Sayeds’ transformative $25 million gift to the university.

In August, Watson College faculty and staff gathered for a Welcome Breakfast to celebrate the start the academic year, meet new colleagues, and take a Watson Wednesdays group photo!

The Student Success Center hosted a welcome dinner for the 2025-2026 Education Learning Community (ELC). The evening was full of celebration, inspiration, and connection as the students began their first semester at UNCW.

Watson Student Leaders represented WCE at UNCW’s Involvement Carnival on August 26, helping new and returning students explore student organizations and campus opportunities.

Dean Tracy Linderholm spoke at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on September 12, sharing highlights of the Watson College’s work with lifelong learners.

Each semester, WCE students gain hands-on experience by tutoring children in the on-campus Ed Lab before beginning field placements in local school classrooms.

This year, 28 students are participating in the Future Teachers Career Academy at Isaac Bear Early College. Teaching with Joy Network members Denise Ousley, Hannah Moon and Haley Miles were featured speakers at the FTCA meeting on Sept. 5!

UNCW volunteers visited D.C. Virgo on Sept. 12 during the Wings Up for Wilmington service event – painting, cleaning and helping to create a beautiful, inspiring learning environment.

WCE Special Education students and TYPA participants are working together in the Ability Garden outside Sayed Hall. This fall, they’re creating vibrant bouquets for campus delivery though Ability Blooms.