Hoyer Takes Reins of UNCW Volleyball Program
Lorelle Hoyer comes to UNCW following three seasons as the head coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Lorelle Hoyer comes to UNCW following three seasons as the head coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...
Approximately 2,500 graduates embarked on a journey in their lives on Dec. 14, equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences to help shape...
UNCW is planning a prescribed burn within the longleaf pine forest on the main campus over Winter Break (Dec. 17–Jan. 7), weather permitting.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in McNeill Hall Room 1051.
CHHS and CFCC have partnered to implement “Try Teal,” an innovative program to address the critical shortage of nurses.
Three students, Saleen Aljakhbeer ’24, Roman Fermanian ’26, and Philip Nazzaro ’24, won highly competitive awards that allowed...
The UNCW’s Research Hubs program is a new initiative that provides the wide-ranging support necessary to address overwhelming problems. The...
Discovery is the inspiration for Discovery Hall, the newest addition to the UNCW Library.
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost February 2024-September 2024.
UNCW's Seahawk community stays connected through local events such as Weekend in Wilmington and Pints with Professors.
Men’s basketball launched the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, women’s volleyball celebrated its 50th anniversary, and women’s...
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
UNCW will host its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14, 2024, in Trask Coliseum. The event celebrates the achievements of hundreds of graduates...
The 2024 Campus Master Plan, a vision for possible future enhancements to campus, became a reality on August 1 with the university Board of...
UNCW is well-represented on the “Wilmington Biz 100," honoring those in the region impacting North Carolina’s business landscape.
UNC Wilmington is the best school for veterans in North Carolina, according to the latest Military Times rankings.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, in collaboration with Cape Fear Community College, is pleased to announce it has launched the Pre-Hawk...
UNC Wilmington has established partnerships with international universities to create opportunities to elevate academic and cultural experiences.
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce it is now a headquarter location for NCInnovation’s applied research support.
The full-volume UNCW Alert system test (includes the outdoor siren system) will take place at noon on Nov. 7. This is only a test.
UNC Wilmington has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the “UNC-by-the-S.E.A. (STEM Equity...
As part of the Buckner Lecture Series, National Book Award winner Justin Torres will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Writers’ Week...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Thursday, Oct. 24. The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, in the...
UNC Wilmington has been recognized by the University Economic Development Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence, reinforcing the...
UNC Wilmington graduate students Maylyn Hinson ’24M and Delaney McBride have been named to one of the nation’s most prestigious marine...
UNCW officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida overnight Wednesday into Thursday,...
UNCW Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Matthew McLean and doctoral student Adrian Gonzalez-Ortiz have received a $400,000 NSF...
UNCW is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, according to the latest information from the...
UNC Wilmington is excited to announce the 23rd Sherman Emerging Scholar Lecture “Silk Roads: Past, Present, Future” presented by the...
The achievements, scholarly productivity and creative works of UNCW’s research leaders were formally applauded at the annual research...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released an economic development impact study that reveals a $3.2 billion impact on the state of...
UNCW has prepared a list of resources to help students, faculty and staff navigate the effects of recent storms.
Due to remnants of Hurricane Helene, there is a potential for dangerous rip currents and high surf in our coastal areas through Friday.
UNCW is continuing to closely monitor the current weather conditions. At this time, the university plans to maintain a normal operating schedule
UNCW is closely monitoring and carefully preparing for tropical weather conditions expected to affect southeastern North Carolina starting early...
UNCW has made significant strides in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best College Rankings,” showcasing its commitment to...
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated renovation of the UNCW Library. The library opened to the public on...
For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the university reports a record in new awards, exceeding $33 million.
The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is acquiring a cutting-edge 73-foot research vessel for its fleet....
UNCW is monitoring the stormy conditions that are affecting our region today (Sept. 16) in collaboration with local, state and national partner.
A team at Feeding Matters, in partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been approved for...
As our university settles into the fall semester, I want to share an update with you about UNCW’s plan to address the Equality...
For the first time in UNCW’s history, student enrollment has surpassed 18,800, marking a significant milestone for the 77-year-old...
Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Dare to Learn...
The quarterly full-volume UNCW Alert system test (includes the outdoor siren system) will take place at noon on Sept. 12. This is only a test.
Kate Bruce Receives Excellence in Honors Education Award
A yearlong campus-wide effort has resulted in UNCW maintaining its STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability...
CIE hosting 2nd Annual Ocean Innovation Conference
For community college students and graduates who want to transfer to one of North Carolina’s 16 public universities, the path just got a lot...
As we start the fall semester, thank you for bringing your ideas and energy to our campus. I know we will accomplish great things together this...
Approximately 5,500 new and returning students participated in UNCW’s Move-In Aug. 16-18. Campus and community volunteers helped the Seahawks...
UNCW has launched a groundbreaking stock index that measures the economic activities of oceans and waterways with a focus on environmental...
The NC PFAS Testing Network leverages the expertise of university researchers within North Carolina. These researchers collaborate with state...
UNCW undergraduates have a rare opportunity to be directly involved in cutting-edge nuclear physics research at a national laboratory. The...
Move-In, Aug. 16-18, marks the start of UNCWelcome, a series of events and opportunities for new and returning students to “feel the...
For the 2024-25 academic year, Stuart Borrett, associate provost for Research and Innovation, will serve at the U.S. National Science Foundation...
Chancellor Volety shares important news about UNCW’s plan to address new equality policy requirements enacted by the UNC Board of Governors...
Army veteran and alum David Buzzard ’18 presented his Purple Heart to UNCW during the annual Cape Fear Purple Heart dinner held Aug. 2 on the...
Update: Information about Tropical Weather Impacts
Chris DePerno, a professor at NC State University’s College of Natural Resources, will spend the fall semester at UNCW as a 2024-25 American...
UNCW to Host Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, a multi-team exempt event, with Sam Houston State, Colgate and Appalachian State rounding out the...
Unparalleled opportunities, nationally prominent programs, community commitment and world-class operations and infrastructure are the pillars on...
Information about Tropical Weather Impacts
Familiar Faces Return to Serve UNCW 2024 25 Board
The iconic Soaring Seahawk sculpture, a cherished emblem of our university’s spirit and pride, embarked on a new chapter on August 28. The...
FirstGen Forward has announced UNCW as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25 for its commitment and support of...
Three UNCW labs are among those collaborating on physical and biological monitoring in support of a floodwater-mitigation project at Battleship...
The collaboration among UNCW, Cape Fear Community College, New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce aims to produce and...
The Center for Southeast NC Archives and History (CSENCAH) has established a custodial agreement with WHQR for their archives.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold quarterly meetings on Thursday, August 1 in the Nixon Annex.
UNCW has taken a key role in using cutting-edge technology to put the World War II-era Battleship North Carolina back together.
Permeable pavement, which helps reduce runoff by soaking in rainwater, has replaced several sections of conventional asphalt in UNCW’s...
UNCW has earned a spot in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025. This year marks the university’s eighth consecutive year claiming a spot in the...
A team of UNCW researchers has identified a previously undescribed species of trematode parasite infecting native bay scallops in North Carolina.
UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Women Administrator Tiffany Tucker has been appointed the director of athletics at the University of...
Kenan Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing Clyde Edgerton has officially retired from UNCW.
Barbershops in Wilmington are becoming more than just places for haircuts—they have evolved into hubs for health education and outreach.
When he was an instructor in the UNCW Honors College, Aaron King saw an opportunity to expand the annual fall Lyceum trip to Washington.
While the financial achievements highlighted are notable, the true success lies in the transformative impact on our programs and people. It’s...
UNCW Recycling received a 2024 Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) Award for expanding its foam recycling program.
Five CAA championships, one historic win and an Olympic leader make for a winning season for UNCW sports teams.
Celebrating 75 years of The Seahawk's existence as a publication is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of...
Art professor Donald Furst celebrated five decades of his work with a retrospective exhibition titled “Fifty Years of Printmaking” at...
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
Twenty-five middle and high school teachers from 12 states will gather at UNCW July 8-19 for a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer...
Opera Wilmington, the resident opera company of UNCW, is celebrating 10 years with a production of Tosca in July (19, 21, 26 and 28).
Students in Spanish for Bilingual Speakers classes use their linguistic and cultural knowledge to mentor New Hanover County elementary students.
Ryan Andress, UNCW executive chef, received a gold medal after placing first in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Harvest Table Culinary...
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost September 2023-February 2024
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
Wendy Murphy ’93 was unanimously elected as the new board chair of the UNC System Board of Governors.
Watson College of Education students and their tutees have been celebrating Watson Wednesdays in the Ed Lab, a distinguishing feature of...
Assistant Dean Sheri Leavens and Centro Hispano Director Edel Segovia have been selected to the fifth cohort of the University of North Carolina...
Five UNCW Seahawks are recipients of prestigious fellowships and scholarships that will allow them to delve deeper into their research and...
The UNCW community celebrates and remembers the life of Sylvia Watson Fisher ’50, the matriarch of the Fisher family, known for her longtime...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Veterans Hall Room 3533.
Mayra Robles, program coordinator for Centro Hispano, was named one of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s "40 Under 40" in its...
Several creative projects created by UNCW students and staff were recognized at the 45th Telly Awards. The Telly Awards, an institution honoring...
UNCW Chief of Staff Bradley Ballou ’06 has accepted a new role as Vice President for Executive Leadership and Management with the University...
A board retreat will be held on June 21 at the UNC Charlotte Popp Martin Student Union.
Matthew Rish has been appointed the associate provost for administration and resource management at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
After a nationwide search, Tamara Hatch has been named director of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) at the University of North...
Cynthia Demetriou, associate provost for Student Engagement, Enrollment, and Retention at UNCW, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar,...
Environmental Health and Safety and campus partners stress the importance of reviewing emergency procedures, campus communications awareness and...
The UNCW Office of Environmental Health and Safety, UNCW Police Department and the Office of University Relations routinely test the UNCWAlert...
Morris Nguyen and Kody Roza with Predicate HPG were named the 2024 Coastal Entrepreneurs of the Year at the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards, hosted by...
An update on changes to UNC System policy about diversity and inclusion as approved by the Board of Governors
The UNCW Department of Communication Studies' media production program (COM/media) is in the top 10 media production programs within the Film...
Indigenous leaders and advocates gathered at UNCW on May 3-4 to discuss the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
The university is moving the sculpture to the historic Hoggard Hall lawn.
UNC Wilmington Associate Professor of Chemistry Ying Wang has been approved for grant funding from NCInnovation to continue his work in developing...
A team led by Eman Ghoneim, University of North Carolina Wilmington earth and ocean sciences professor, has discovered the pyramids in Egypt were...
Jeanne Persuit has been elected president of the Eastern Communication Association, the oldest regional association in the communication...
Nearly 19,000 trekked through Trask Coliseum over the weekend to watch 2,918 Seahawks officially graduate.
UNCW will hold five ceremonies during its spring 2024 commencement exercises May 10-11 in Trask Coliseum.
Recipients of several annual awards were announced at the inaugural Faculty Awards Celebration on May 2.
The UNCW Staff Award for Excellence reception was held at the Burney Center on April 30 to recognize members of the campus community who have...
UNCW students Leanne Churchill and Jasmine Davis recently completed the 2023 Focus Forward Fellowship, a nationwide program designed to support...
National Science Foundation powers multi-institutional research on seismic activity and tsunami hazards on the west coast.
Patricia D. Suplee, Ph.D., RNC-OB, FAAN has accepted the role of director of the School of Nursing and Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor of Nursing.
Military service members can now see how on-the-job experience translates to earned college credit within the University of North Carolina System.
UNCW’s Watson College of Education has introduced a new specialization in the doctoral program in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on...
Over the past month, UNCW’s Randall Library has offered students, faculty and staff a unique opportunity to unwind and find solace through...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Thursday, April 25. The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, April 26, in...
UNCW will expand its maritime cybersecurity research and education with new federal funding. UNCW worked with Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) to...
A power outage affected the UNCW main campus on Wednesday evening. Power was restored and an all clear message was sent at 8:54 p.m. The university...
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s online Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator (MSN NE) program has received...
DuraVax Inc. has been awarded a National Science Foundation Phase One Small Business Technology Transfer grant in the amount of $274,991.
UNC Wilmington faculty have been equipped with a cutting-edge instrument from the North Carolina Collaboratory and Thermo Fisher Scientific to...
UNCW’s Watson College of Education and two partnership high schools in New Hanover County have received the 2024 Exemplary PDS Award from the...
UNCW is taking part in the "ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge," a national, nonpartisan effort encouraging college students to register...
Dr. Tracy Linderholm will assume her new role as the college’s chief academic and administrative officer on June 24, 2024.
UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15
Dr. Peter Schuhmann has been appointed by the United Nations as a member of the Pool of Experts of the United Nations Regular Process for Global...
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22 in Alderman Hall Room 215.
Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock, UNCW professor of Communication Studies and Performance Studies, is one of 17 outstanding faculty members selected by...
The 2024 Class of Senior Members hail from 60 NAI member institutions across the nation.
UNCW is hosting an Employee Engagement Celebration to kick off the UNC System Employee Engagement Survey on March 25.
Earlier today, a fire significantly damaged property at Village Green Apartments, a privately owned and operated facility, on North MacMillan...
UNCW received a green light rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) in its annual Spotlight on Speech Codes Report.
The Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Corbett Anatomy Laboratory joins Veterans Hall’s suite of interprofessional teaching clinics,...
Arianne Murray earned a bachelor’s in fine arts from UNCW and is a second-year advisor at Jones Senior High School.
Within the depths of the lower Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers lie remnants of the region's history of rice cultivation and the enslaved West...
The UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Awards are presented to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievement, outstanding...
UNCW and the CMS hosted the Honorable Deb Haaland and Liz Klein, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
UNCW Professor of Psychology Dr. Len Lecci has been awarded $149,224 from the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research for the project...
UNCW climbs two spots to 16th nationally on the popular annual list. Several of its online graduate programs are also recognized.
Dr. Antony Percy and his family have made a gift of his collection of books and papers, which totals several thousand individual pieces, to Randall...
UNCW announces the launch of the UNC Wilmington Blue Economy Index, an equity benchmark designed to track the performance of companies involved in...
Jason Mott ’06, ’08M, author and an associate professor in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing, has been selected to receive a...
University of North Carolina Wilmington will hold five commencement exercises for the Class of 2024. All five ceremonies, scheduled May 10-11, will...
UNCW is one of 17 state agencies that received state funds to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings and a campus master planning workshop on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The regular quarterly...
The UNCW Police Department received reports from the Wilmington Police Department about shots fired in the 400 block of South College Road,...
The largest and most ambitious campaign in UNC Wilmington history, Like No Other: The Campaign for UNCW, surpassed its $125 million stretch goal...
The UNCW Office of Environmental Health and Safety, UNCW Police Department and the Office of University Relations routinely test the UNCWAlert...
A UNCW Police Department investigation has determined that alleged bomb threats written on whiteboards in a campus residence hall earlier...
Beginning May 8, 2024, access to UNCW library services will be modified and closed for onsite entry to UNCW and community patrons.
Jessica B. Harris, food scholar and New York Times bestselling author, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr....
To better understand how sand is transported in the swash zone, the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP), via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
I always think of January as the season of renewal for our priorities. As Chancellor, my highest priorities center on UNCW’s students and the...
Krissy Vick has been promoted to editorial manager within UNCW's Office of University Relations. She began her new role on Jan. 2, 2024.
The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather on Jan. 8 along the coast of southeastern North Carolina that includes the potential for...
Angela Luedke is one of 11 international education professionals to receive a prestigious NAFSA RISE Fellowship.
