UNCW Grad Works on Star Wars TV Show
UNCW alum Cameron Detig ’21 had long known he wanted a job in the film industry, but it wasn’t until he saw behind-the-scenes footage...
UNCW alum Cameron Detig ’21 had long known he wanted a job in the film industry, but it wasn’t until he saw behind-the-scenes footage...
Kati Chipps, Director of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC), has announced a decision to step away from her position with UNCW....
The Seahawk Swap Shop celebrated its grand opening in November. Located in the Warwick Center, UNCW's is the first free store for the campus...
The UNCW Mentors Initiating Community Action, Support, and Advocacy (MI CASA) program will receive $87,000 in support from the New Hanover...
UNCW Receives Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Healthcare Workforce Partnerships
Camden Ege, the program coordinator in the UNCW Office of Military Affairs, has been elected to the National Association of Veterans' Program...
An initiative launched by the UNCW Office of the Arts tapped into hip-hop to help D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy students find their voices.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Room 1051 of McNeill Hall.
UNCW held three ceremonies during its fall 2023 commencement exercises on Dec. 15-16 to graduate approximately 2,550 students. All ceremonies were...
Nathan Grove, chemistry professor and director of the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, has been selected as one of...
The first continent-wide study of its kind, UNCW Professor Joanne Halls’ research sheds new light on the impact of river sediment on the...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
Junior guard Trazarien White's 27 point, 10 rebound effort off the bench helped propel the UNCW men's basketball team to a thrilling...
Faculty in the UNCW Department of Communication Studies have received awards recognizing excellence in research and service from the National...
Michael Tift, assistant professor of biology and marine biology, is the lead investigator on a nearly $60,000 grant from the Marine Mammal...
UNCW has expanded its health and wellness amenities, offering Seahawks more opportunities to strengthen their wings and fly. The new Shoreline...
Four UNCW faculty will receive nearly $2 million to advance their research to help save the world’s endangered coral reefs. The Coral...
UNCW and Wilmington Health are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at elevating the standard of health, well-being, and...
Christine Reed Davis has been named UNCW's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs following a national search. Her appointment is effective Jan....
I am writing today to let you know that Dr. Christine Reed Davis will join the UNCW community in January 2024 as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will participate in UNC Board of Governors Workshop on Nov. 14 at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
UNCW is celebrating a top Military Times ranking. UNCW is ranked 19 on the "Best for Vets 2023 Colleges" list of 325 private and public...
Michael Wilhelm, associate provost for global partnerships and international education, received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S....
The UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program recently collaborated with marine mammal scientists, veterinarians and students from a variety of state...
Dr. Danielle Daidone, assistant professor of Spanish, and Dr. Ryan Lidster, assistant professor of Japanese, in the Department of World Languages...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall Room...
UNCW received a $73,200 U.S. Department of State grant to design a professional development program for English as a Foreign Language teachers from...
UNC Wilmington has been accepted for membership in the Age-Friendly University Global Network, an international community of 100 higher education...
UNCW’s FREED Project seeks the community’s input about sites important to underrepresented communities. The project plans to place new...
Molly McKeown has been promoted to communications director within UNCW’s Office of University Relations.
A controlled burn may take place within the next two weeks.
AT&T has gifted $40,000 to support a UNCW Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory program that will provide afterschool virtual tutoring...
Several UNCW Seahawks have made the Wilmington 100 list, an annual Greater Wilmington Business Journal initiative “to recognize the top 100...
UNCW has received the Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and...
UNCW is in the process of formulating a long-term comprehensive campus master plan to support the university’s mission and vision.
Dr. Ronald J. Vetter, founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering and professor of computer science, is the recipient of the 2023...
The program is offered entirely online with applied learning opportunities. UNCW will begin accepting applications in January.
Dr. Joe Long, director of UNC Wilmington's Coastal Engineering program, and UNCW researchers will take dozens of trips to Frying Pan Shoals to...
The UNCW Esports program celebrated the grand opening of the new “Esports Gaming Lab,” a state-of-the-art electronic sports facility...
Whether you are headed out or staying in town for Fall Break, please take some time to think about your personal health and safety and...
UNCW was awarded an additional $1.75 million from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to continue the work of the NDCRC for the next two years.
The new PathWays program, previously known as UNCW Pathways to Excellence, will further enhance the university’s collaboration with community...
Dr. Maia Butler, associate professor in the UNCW Department of English, is a recipient of a 2023 South Atlantic Modern Language Association Studies...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meetings and a campus master planning workshop on Oct. 12-13 in the Burney Center.
Eladio Bobadilla, assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver the 2023 Sherman Emerging Scholar...
UNCW Professor Eman Ghoneim Awarded International Grant by The Explorers Club and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Liza Saunders has been named the new director of marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the university announced today.
The achievements, scholarly productivity and creative works of UNCW’s research leaders were formally applauded at the 16th annual research...
Clyde Edgerton is the recipient of the 2023 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities.
UNCW head baseball coach Randy Hood has signed an extension that will keep him with the program through the 2028 season, Director of...
Linda Pearce Thomas, the first African American woman to serve as chair of the UNCW Board of Trustees, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
Renowned political strategists Donna Brazile and Karl Rove will be the keynote speakers for the inaugural Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture,...
A new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry will soon be offered in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina...
Thanks to generous support included in the General Assembly’s recent state budget, UNCW is soaring into the future with much-needed funding.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023.
UNCW is closely monitoring weather forecasts for Family Weekend, Sept. 22-24. The National Weather Service indicates windy and rainy...
Kathryn Little and Aaron Ramus are recipients of the NC Sea Grant STEM Fellowship.
UNCW recognized faculty who have made significant contributions in teaching, research and service during its Fall Faculty Meeting on Sept. 14.
Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, an advocate for strong collaborations among higher education, government, industry and community leaders, has joined...
Once again, UNCW ranks as one of the best public national universities in the state and nation, according to the “2023-24 Best...
Eden Briley '23 is among nine students awarded a competitive DeJoy-Woś Family Foundation Scholarship.
Two assistant professors in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA) have received national fellowships that recognize and...
UNCW researchers will participate in a $15 million NSF-funded effort to create an earthquake research center to study the Cascadia subduction zone...
UNCW faculty, staff and students will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Florence by assisting community organizations throughout...
Students from UNCW are recipients of North Carolina Sea Grant’s Resilience Team Competition funding for a new study of reef ecosystems in...
National Weather Service forecasts indicate an increased risk of rip currents along the beaches near UNCW’s main campus due to...
The UNCW Student Veterans Organization hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday to honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks—the...
Steve Griffin '82 recently took the oath of office as a new member of the UNCW Board of Trustees. Griffin, the president of Insurance People,...
Two teams at the University of North Carolina Wilmington were named among humanities projects nationwide to receive grant funding from the National...
The UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Alliance for the Blue Economy (All Blue) will host the inaugural Ocean Innovation...
Robert (“Bob”) H. Cutting Jr., Juris Doctorate, passed away on Aug. 23 after suffering a stroke.
Weather conditions following Idalia are projected to improve Thursday afternoon and evening. UNCW will resume normal...
I write to you today with a heavy heart about the active attacker situation that unfolded Monday (Aug. 28) at a sister institution, UNC-Chapel Hill.
Nate Miner, associate provost for administration and resource management, has accepted the position of associate vice chancellor for strategic...
A research breakthrough at UNCW and the Center for Marine Science suggests that some color-changing fish species may be able to "see"...
As the 2023-24 academic year begins, I would like to bring to your attention the mandatory reporter requirements for all university employees,...
The quarterly full-volume UNCW Alert system test (which includes the outdoor siren system) will take place at noon on...
As we begin fall classes together, I want to thank you for the energy and excitement you contribute to campus life.
More than 2,500 first-year and transfer students participated in an academic ceremonial rite of passage as UNCW officially welcomed the Class of...
The Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...
Fourth-year UNCW men's basketball head coach Takayo Siddle will be among the Seahawks honored by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce during the...
UNCW's 2023-24 academic year will begin with the traditional freshmen move-in days, followed by a series of signature back-to-school events...
Michaela Howells, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, is the recipient of a 2023 Equity Award from the New Hanover County Office...
UNC Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Brewery have partnered to license an official craft beer befitting of Seahawk Nation called "The Dub...
UNCW has been designated as an official Purple Heart Designated University, an affirmation of the university’s commitment to those who have...
Fans attending UNCW athletic contests must use a credit/debit card or mobile device to purchase concession or souvenir items during the upcoming...
The UNCW Department of Film Studies recently hosted the 2023 Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image (SCSMI) Conference May...
Under Chancellor Aswani K. Volety's leadership, UNCW will launch its Strategic Plan: Soar High, Soar Far, Soar Together, a 10-year blueprint...
The UNCW Board of Trustees convened for its quarterly meetings on July 27 with two new board members and three new officers for the 2023-24...
Dr. Brian Arbogast, professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is the recipient of the American Society of Mammalogists 2023 Joseph...
UNCW Athletics has launched FLIGHT, a platform for Seahawk student-athletes to connect with fans, brands, donors and others interested in using...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold their regular quarterly meetings, on Thursday, July 27, in Veterans Hall and McNeill Hall.
Dr. Yolanda Pollard has been selected as the new director of UNCW's Swain Center for Executive Education and Economic Development. She began...
UNCW is among four institutions of higher education selected to join the fast-growing ranks of the Carolina Cyber Network, an organization...
The Colonial Athletic Association's Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2023 semester features 271 student-athletes from UNCW.
The UNCW women's swimming and diving team has been honored with the Colonial Athletic Association's Team Academic Excellence Award for...
Dr. G. Edzordzi Agbozo was named a recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English 2023 Early Career Educator of Color Award.
The Fiske Guide highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Having been nominated in 2018 and 2020 for a Firecracker Award from the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, this year it took top honors in...
June kicked off the start of the 2023 hurricane season, and UNCW's Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program team is busy ensuring its...
Dr. Van Dempsey is leaving his position as dean, effective July 14.
The National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program directors recently recognized UNCW for the...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall, Room...
Dave Allen, the beloved head coach who founded the UNCW swimming program in the late 70s and molded it into a recurrent power in the Colonial...
Tiffany D. Tucker, deputy athletic director, has been announced as The Leadership Playbook 2022-23 Administrator of the Year for public universities.
UNCW Director of Housing and Residence Life Kevin Meaney was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as part of the...
Dr. William D. Schafer has been appointed interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UNCW.
Ronald J. Vetter, Ph.D., has been named the founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of North Carolina...
Dr. Stephanie B. Caulder has been named the founding dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) at the University of...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall, Room...
UNCW's Department of Communication Studies, Distance Education and eLearning and Media Production teams are among the recipients of this...
Be Alert: June 6-7 short bursts, “growling,” and/or speaker system messaging from the sirens may be audible. A full...
The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards, a joint effort of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Greater Wilmington...
Be prepared ahead of Atlantic hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30).
Dr. Watson was named UNCW’s next dean for CHHS after a nationwide search. He will succeed Interim Dean Justine Reel and former Founding Dean...
UNCW students and faculty in the undergraduate Coastal Engineering program now have new ways to study the power of ocean waves.
The UNCW media production team received a 2023 Digi Award at the recent DigiFest® Temecula in California. “Game On UNCW: Esports +...
As hearts and toes sprint to the sand, the peace of summer reading has also returned. The UNCW Department of Creative Writing, with its more than...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
The awards are given annually to honor publications and publishers for their contributions to literary culture. Ecotone was previously nominated in...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has launched its new uncw.edu website to enhance the user experience.
We are proud to announce the official launch of the newly redesigned uncw.edu website! The new site enhances the user experience and reflects...
Dr. Jeanine Mingé, Associate Provost for Community Engagement and Impact, has accepted the position of Associate Dean for the College of Arts...
UNCW’s 346 student-athletes concluded the 2022-23 school year with another outstanding finish in the classroom for the second semester. The...
More than 3,180 graduates were officially honored with degrees May 12-13.
The North Carolina Ecosystem Technology project has been awarded $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation...
It’s been said if you want to help the world, start with science.
UNCW's "JUST US" program promotes awareness of environmental justice issues and engages middle school students in meaningful...
After a national search, Jennifer Leung has been named UNCW’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance.
Yvonne Marsan is this year’s recipient of the UNCW Staff Award for Excellence. Marsan was among 20 individuals and 1 team nominated by UNCW...
The Chancellor's Renewal and Change Accountability Committee will meet virtually on Monday, May 8 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Lowell K. Davis, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, has accepted the position of Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of...
Dr. Lowell K. Davis, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, has accepted the position of Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of...
No. 1 seed UNCW won the doubles point and added three singles victories to defeat No. 3 Elon 4-1 in the championship match of the 2023 Colonial...
The event, organized and conducted by Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members, featured awards in various categories, including several...
Blake Ushijima, assistant professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is lead author of a study collaborating with...
Professor of English Victor Malo-Juvera is one of 17 outstanding faculty members selected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to...
Associate Provost for Global Partnerships and International Education traveled to Taiwan as part of a Fulbright for an International Education...
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Rebecca Lee is among the 171 scientists, writers, scholars and artists from 48 fields awarded a 2023...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has partnered with Cape Fear Community College to create a transfer opportunity for community college...
Successful UNCW men's basketball head coach Takayo Siddle has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the third-year head...
Dr. Aswani K. Volety had stood on the stage of Trask Coliseum before. A former dean of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s College...
Researchers with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have discovered the first effective bacterial probiotic for treating...
UNC Wilmington’s College of Arts and Sciences will transition to two new colleges from its existing structure beginning July 1.
Following a national search, Michael Oblinger has been named Athletics Director at UNCW, the university announced today. Currently Deputy Director...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is included among U.S. News and World Report’s top 20 best online bachelor’s degree...
For me, a new year offers the opportunity to look ahead with a fresh perspective. I know which goals were met the previous year, and I know which...
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) designated the...
As we begin the fall semester, my Seahawk heart is full of hope for a great semester.
