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Chancellor Volety

Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Aswani K. Volety serves as our seventh chancellor.

Message from Chancellor Volety

As we move through a busy spring season, our campus is alive with opportunities to celebrate soaring Seahawks. From the classroom to the basketball court to the pool, the achievements of our students, faculty and staff continue to elevate the spirit and distinction of North Carolina’s coastal university. 

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HPU President Nido Qubein to Headline Dare to Learn Lecture

High Point University President Nido Qubein will headline the Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Burney Center. 

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Higher Ed, Higher Impact

UNCW had an economic impact of $3.2 billion on the state of North Carolina in a single year, according to a 2024 report. Spending and investment by the university, its students, visitors and alumni reverberate through the region.