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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!
BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings April 24-25
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Thursday, April 24. The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, April 25, in...
Joining Forces: UNCW, Area Police Partner to Host Annual Torch Run
The Flame of Hope will stop at UNCW the morning of May 19.
Donors Make Waves in Historic Seahawks Give Campaign
UNCW made waves during a record-breaking Seahawks Give, the university's annual 24-hour giving challenge.
UNCW Grad Programs Ranked Among Nation's Best
Various UNCW graduate programs are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools...
Fitch Honored As CAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
UNCW senior swimmer Dave Fitch has been named Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Coastal Athletic Association's Academic Affairs Committee.
Two Seahawks Recognized by the UNC Association of Student Governments
Christine Reed Davis, vice chancellor for student affairs, has been named this year’s recipient of the John L. Sanders Student Advocate...
Woś to Deliver Dare to Learn Lecture
The Honorable Aldona Woś, M.D., member of the UNCW Board of Trustees and president of the Institute of World Politics, will speak at the...
UNCW Awards Honorary Doctorate to Philanthropist Linda Sayed
Linda Sayed ’78, ’85M will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during UNCW’s Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony,...
Siddle, UNCW Agree to Extension
UNCW Director of Athletics Michael Oblinger has announced a contract extension for Head Men's Basketball Coach Takayo Siddle, tying the head...
Clark, Greer Pave Way for Cybersecurity Partnerships
Ulku Clark and Jeff Greer were invited to present to the Maritime Domain Awareness Executive Steering Committee for the National Security...
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...