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Seahawks Selected as ’25-’27 NOAA Hollings Scholars
Out of 820 applications from 85 campuses, three undergraduate Seahawks have been recognized in the 2025-2027 class of NOAA Hollings Scholars.
UNCW, Partners Strengthening Cape Fear Healthcare Workforce
UNCW hosted a panel discussion on Monday, June 9, in Discovery Hall to share an update with stakeholders on the New Hanover Healthcare Career...
Probiotics Show Promise in Slowing Coral Disease Impacting Caribbean Reefs
Assistant Professor Blake Ushijima co-authored a groundbreaking study revealing a bacterial probiotic can slow the spread of stony coral tissue...
UNCW Names Michael Wilhelm New Chief of Staff
Michael Wilhelm ’22 Ed.D., a seasoned administrator with extensive experience in higher education, has been named chief of staff at UNC...
Message from Chancellor Volety: Michael Wilhelm Named Chief of Staff
UNCW's new chief of staff is a leader who has already served our university well for nearly a decade—Dr. Michael Wilhelm.
Ricanek Receives Intellectual Property Grant
Karl Ricanek Jr., professor in the UNCW Department of Computer Science and director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Identity Sciences (I3S),...
Cathorall, Daidone Receive Fulbright Awards
Michelle Cathorall has received a U.S. Scholar Fulbright Award and Danielle Daidone has received a Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship.
Winebrake Appointed President of Coastal Carolina University
Dr. James J. Winebrake, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of President at Coastal Carolina University. He...
STEP-IN Partnership Creates Pathway for Teachers
UNCW is pleased to announce a partnership with six North Carolina Community Colleges that provides a pathway for students in rural areas to pursue...
Message from Chancellor: Provost Winebrake Appointed President of Coastal Carolina University
Dr. James J. Winebrake, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of President at Coastal Carolina University. He...
CIE's McWhorter Elected to NC IDEA Board of Directors
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Heather McWhorter has been elected to serve on the NC IDEA Foundation's Board of Directors.
UNCW Officials Encourage Storm Readiness Ahead of Hurricane Season
Campus officials stress the importance of awareness and preparation ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30).
UNCW Media Production Team Wins Three Telly Awards
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has earned three Telly Awards in recognition of outstanding video storytelling and production.
UNCW Alert System Test June 6
A full-volume UNCW Alert system test and additional performance tests will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
UNCW Research Team Approved for NCInnovation Funding
A multidisciplinary team developing a Neck Strength Assessment Tool received NCInnovation funding, bringing the technology closer to market.
UNCW Hosts Coastal Reserve Tour, Highlights Research Partnership
UNCW welcomed state and local leaders to the Center for Marine Science on May 16 as part of the “Discover the N.C. Coastal Reserve” tour.
Humpback Whales See Less Than We Thought
A new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Duke University finds new knowledge of the humpback whale eye,...
UNCW Men's Rugby Club Wins National Championship
The UNCW men’s rugby club made history this spring, capturing the 2025 Men’s Division II National Championship title at the Collegiate...
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Receives Full Accreditation
UNCW’s clinical psychology doctoral program has received full accreditation by the American Psychological Association Commission on...
UNCW Welcomes Scalise, Waddell to Board of Trustees
New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise and City of Wilmington Councilman Luke Waddell Sr. have been appointed to serve four-year terms on the...
Nooner Accepted into ELATES at Drexel Program
Kate Nooner, senior associate dean in the College of Science and Engineering and professor in the Department of Psychology, has been accepted into...
Notice: Campus Safety Training Exercises Scheduled May 20-22
The University Police Department will conduct active attacker preparedness exercises May 20-22 in Morton Hall.
One Cards Approved as Photo IDs for 2025-2026 Elections
UNCW One Cards have been approved as suitable photo IDs for elections through Dec. 31, 2026, by the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
Zack Shail ’22 Honored as 2025 Staff Award for Excellence Winner
The UNCW Staff Award for Excellence reception was held at the Burney Center on April 29 to recognize members of the campus community who have...
Message from Chancellor Volety: Support for ECSU
UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety extends the university’s sympathy and support to its sister campus after a campus shooting at Elizabeth City...
UNCW Names 2025 Research Achievement Awardees
UNCW Research & Innovation announced eight faculty researchers have been named recipients of the 2025 Research Achievement Awards.
UNC Wilmington School of Nursing Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
The College of Health and Human Services celebrated the 40th anniversary of the School of Nursing, marking the occasion with a special event on...
Moody’s Reaffirms UNCW’s Credit Strength, Stable Outlook
Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the university's Aa3 rating on its general revenue bonds and A1 rating on its limited obligation bonds.
UNCW Wins Esports Championship
The UNCW Esports Valorant Team won the NECC Division IV Championship on April 7, their second championship this academic year!
Associate Professor Joseph Covi Among National Class of Emerging Inventors
Department of Biology and Marine Biology Associate Professor Joseph Covi is among 162 honorees recognized this year by the National Academy of...
Davis Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Brian Davis, professor in the UNCW Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography, is the recipient of the 2025 Fainting Robin Foundation...
CSE Partnership Creates Pathway for Computer Science Students
The UNCW College of Science and Engineering is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Systems Engineering...
UNCW Wins Esports Conference Championship
The UNCW Valorant Team clinched the National Esports Collegiate Conference Division V championship on Dec 4 with a finals win over the University...
Waity Selected as RTI University Scholar
Jill Waity, professor of sociology and chair of the UNCW Department of Sociology and Criminology, has been selected as one of four 2024-2025 RTI...
UNCW Introduces Art & Art Education Program
UNCW has introduced a bachelor’s to master’s combined program in Art and Art Education. The program enables students to earn a...
WCE Introduces MAT in Special Education
UNCW’s Watson College of Education has introduced a new Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education. Applications are open for the first...
UNCW Doctoral Student Receives NOSAMS Funding
UNCW applied coastal and ocean sciences doctoral student, Chris Blanco, has been awarded over $10,000 in radiocarbon analyses by the National Ocean...
Team to Participate in National Undergraduate Research Program
A team from UNC Wilmington’s College of Health and Human Services and the College of Science and Engineering has been accepted into the...
Gessner Named Kenan Distinguished Professor
Creative writing professor and lauded environmental writer David Gessner has been awarded the Thomas S. Kenan III Distinguished Professorship in...
UNCW Alumni Receive Pharmaceutical Chemistry Fellowships
Three UNCW alumni have been awarded fellowships in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Pharmaceutical Chemistry doctoral program....
Almeida Receives 2024 RCSA Cottrell SEED Award
Paulo Almeida, professor in the UNCW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is the recipient of a Research Corporation for Science Advancement...
Nooner and Patterson Named CSE Associate Deans
Kate Brody Nooner and Laurie J. Patterson have been named associate deans in the College of Science and Engineering.
UNCW Receives Funding for Nursing Education
The UNCW College of Health and Human Services, which includes the School of Nursing, recently received more than $2.4 million from the University...
Gloria Monroe Named SBTDC Director
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at UNCW has named Gloria Monroe as the new center director.
UNCW Receives NIH Grant
UNCW has received a $452,750 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further animal behavior research and explore the possibility of...