Watson Preview Day - March 23 and April 13, 2019
The Watson College will host two preview events this fall for high school and transfer students interested in becoming a teacher. Parents are welcome too! Both events will be held in the Education Building Atrium. Learn more >

The 2019 February Edition of the Watson Chronicle is online!
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the Watson Chronicle. We welcome your comments and feedback, and hope you'll join us in sharing the stories of the work of the Watson College with others. https://uncw.edu/newsletters/watson-chronicle/

2nd Annual Innovation Conference - May 13, 2019
Join us for the "Making Innovation a Priority in NC Schools: Exploring Innovative Practices" conference on Monday, May 13, 2019. Learn more >

UNCW Receives Fulbright Award to Host International Scholars
UNCW has received a $201,466 grant through the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program. Amy Garrett Dikkers and Jennifer Fernandez-Villa are co-directors on the grant, which has brought scholars from 20 different countries to UNCW this spring. UNCW announced the news in December. Read more >

Carmen Sidbury Named Honorary Chair of Million Women Mentors-NC
Carmen Sidbury, director of UNCW’s Center for Education in STEM, has been named an honorary chair for Million Women Mentors – North Carolina, an organization that promotes STEM activities and mentoring for girls and young women. The appointment was announced in January. Read more >

UNCW Receives National Rankings for Teacher Certification, Online Programs
North Carolina continues to lead the nation with the most National Board certified teachers, and UNCW ranks 21st in the country with 854 NBCTs. UNCW is also ranked 8th in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report list of “2019 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs". Read more >

Becky Walker Receives Robert E. Tyndall Service Award
Becky Walker, instructor in WCE’s Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory, is the 2018 recipient of the Robert E. Tyndall Service Award. The award was presented at the Watson College holiday luncheon on January 10. Read more >

Request for Student and Employee Support
UNCW’s Campus Emergency Fund provides limited, one-time emergency financial assistance to UNCW students and employees personally affected by Hurricane Florence. It is the intent of this fund to provide support for currently enrolled students who have exhausted all other resources. If Campus Emergency Funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid but they may count as income and be subject to federal and/or state taxes.

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Alumni - Update Your Information
As a valued member of the Seahawk family, we want to learn more about the areas of the university that are most important to you. Please take a moment to review your contact information and make any changes by visiting www.uncw.edu/alumniupdate

A Message From the Dean

Calendar

Mar18	Welcome Back, Seahawks! Classes Begin
Mar19	National Board PD Renewel 4:30pm in EB 162
Mar20	Ethiopia Interest Meeting 1:30-2pm in EB 280
Mar21	Ethiopia Interest Meetings 9-9:30am, 1-1:30am, 4:30-5pm in EB 280 Coffee and Conversation 10am in the 3rd Floor Lounge Area Promise of Leadership PD 5pm in EB 162
Mar22	PDS Professional Learning Day 8am in EB 162 Women in Science and Engineering Forum 4pm at CFCC Union Station, U170