Hoyer Takes Reins of UNCW Volleyball Program
Lorelle Hoyer comes to UNCW following three seasons as the head coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
2024 Archives
December
Research Team Headed to Antarctica to Study Sea Urchins
Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...
UNCW Graduates Embark on New Journeys
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 to Conduct Prescribed Burn
UNCW is planning a prescribed burn within the longleaf pine forest on the main campus over Winter Break (Dec. 17–Jan. 7), weather permitting.
UNCW Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Dec. 13
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.
UNCW, CFCC Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
CHHS and CFCC have partnered to implement “Try Teal,” an innovative program to address the critical shortage of nurses.
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...
UNCW Students Earn Prestigious Awards to Study in Oman
Three students, Saleen Aljakhbeer ’24, Roman Fermanian ’26, and Philip Nazzaro ’24, won highly competitive awards that allowed...
Research Hubs Dive Deep
The UNCW’s Research Hubs program is a new initiative that provides the wide-ranging support necessary to address overwhelming problems. The...
New Chapter for the UNCW Library
Discovery is the inspiration for Discovery Hall, the newest addition to the UNCW Library.
In Memoriam: February 2024-September 2024
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost February 2024-September 2024.
UNCW Alumni Connect at Local Events
UNCW's Seahawk community stays connected through local events such as Weekend in Wilmington and Pints with Professors.
Celebrating UNCW Athletics Past and Future
Men’s basketball launched the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, women’s volleyball celebrated its 50th anniversary, and women’s...
Alumni Class Notes February 2024-August 2024
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
UNCW Celebrates Fall Commencement Dec. 14
UNCW will host its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14, 2024, in Trask Coliseum. The event celebrates the achievements of hundreds of graduates...
Master Plan Is 'Tealprint' for Campus Growth
The 2024 Campus Master Plan, a vision for possible future enhancements to campus, became a reality on August 1 with the university Board of...
November
Connecting, Influencing, Innovating: Seahawks Make the Wilmington Biz 100 List
UNCW is well-represented on the “Wilmington Biz 100," honoring those in the region impacting North Carolina’s business landscape.
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 Among Best Schools in Nation for Veterans
UNC Wilmington is the best school for veterans in North Carolina, according to the latest Military Times rankings.
Pre-Hawk Program Provides Pathway for CFCC Students
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, in collaboration with Cape Fear Community College, is pleased to announce it has launched the Pre-Hawk...
UNCW Seals Partnerships with Three International Universities
UNC Wilmington has established partnerships with international universities to create opportunities to elevate academic and cultural experiences.
October
NCInnovation Selects UNCW as Research Hub
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce it is now a headquarter location for NCInnovation’s applied research support.
UNCW Alert System Test Nov. 7
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.
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...
UNCW Launches NSF-Funded Initiative to Promote Women in STEM
UNC Wilmington has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the “UNC-by-the-S.E.A. (STEM Equity...
National Book Award Author to Deliver Writers' Week Keynote
As part of the Buckner Lecture Series, National Book Award winner Justin Torres will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Writers’ Week...
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...
BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings Oct. 24-25
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...
Where You Belong: UEDA Awards UNCW for Community Impact
UNC Wilmington has been recognized by the University Economic Development Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence, reinforcing the...
Two UNCW Students Appointed to Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
UNC Wilmington graduate students Maylyn Hinson ’24M and Delaney McBride have been named to one of the nation’s most prestigious marine...
UNCW Continues Normal Operating Schedule, Ongoing Weather Monitoring
UNCW officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida overnight Wednesday into Thursday,...
McLean Lab Receives NSF EMBRACE Grant for North Sea Research
UNCW Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Matthew McLean and doctoral student Adrian Gonzalez-Ortiz have received a $400,000 NSF...
UNCW Monitoring Hurricane Milton
UNCW is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, according to the latest information from the...
UNCW History Department Presents Annual Sherman Lecture
UNC Wilmington is excited to announce the 23rd Sherman Emerging Scholar Lecture “Silk Roads: Past, Present, Future” presented by the...
September
UNCW Honors Excellence in Research and Innovation
The achievements, scholarly productivity and creative works of UNCW’s research leaders were formally applauded at the annual research...
UNCW Drives $3.2 Billion Economic Growth in NC
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released an economic development impact study that reveals a $3.2 billion impact on the state of...
Weather Recovery Resources
UNCW has prepared a list of resources to help students, faculty and staff navigate the effects of recent storms.
Potential High Risk of Rip Currents
Due to remnants of Hurricane Helene, there is a potential for dangerous rip currents and high surf in our coastal areas through Friday.
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....
UNCW to Maintain Normal Operating Schedule
UNCW is continuing to closely monitor the current weather conditions. At this time, the university plans to maintain a normal operating schedule
Information About Tropical Weather Impacts
UNCW is closely monitoring and carefully preparing for tropical weather conditions expected to affect southeastern North Carolina starting early...
UNCW Soars in 2025 U.S. News Rankings
UNCW has made significant strides in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best College Rankings,” showcasing its commitment to...
Dare to Discover: UNCW Library Renovations Complete
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated renovation of the UNCW Library. The library opened to the public on...
UNCW's Research Report Earns An A
For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the university reports a record in new awards, exceeding $33 million.
UNCW Announces Major Addition to Research Vessel Fleet
The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is acquiring a cutting-edge 73-foot research vessel for its fleet....
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...
UNCW Monitoring Weather Conditions
UNCW is monitoring the stormy conditions that are affecting our region today (Sept. 16) in collaboration with local, state and national partner.
UNCW and Feeding Matters Launch $240,000 Consortium
A team at Feeding Matters, in partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been approved for...
Update from Chancellor: Equality Policy Report Available
As our university settles into the fall semester, I want to share an update with you about UNCW’s plan to address the Equality...
UNCW Sees Record Enrollment Increase
For the first time in UNCW’s history, student enrollment has surpassed 18,800, marking a significant milestone for the 77-year-old...
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.
Dare to Learn Lecture: An Evening with Astronaut Scott Kelly
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...
August
UNCW Alert System Test Sept. 12
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
Kate Bruce Receives Excellence in Honors Education Award
UNCW is a Silver STAR
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
CIE hosting 2nd Annual Ocean Innovation Conference
New Transfer Guides Help NC Community College Students
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...
Welcome: A Message from Chancellor Volety
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...
Moving Right Along: New Class of Seahawks Land
Approximately 5,500 new and returning students participated in UNCW’s Move-In Aug. 16-18. Campus and community volunteers helped the Seahawks...
Blue Economy Index Blends Academics, Science, Business
UNCW has launched a groundbreaking stock index that measures the economic activities of oceans and waterways with a focus on environmental...
Researcher Leads Efforts to Understand PFAS Effects
The NC PFAS Testing Network leverages the expertise of university researchers within North Carolina. These researchers collaborate with state...
Undergraduates Step into Physics Research
UNCW undergraduates have a rare opportunity to be directly involved in cutting-edge nuclear physics research at a national laboratory. The...
Home Suite Hall: UNCW is Move In Ready
Move-In, Aug. 16-18, marks the start of UNCWelcome, a series of events and opportunities for new and returning students to “feel the...
Stuart Borrett Appointed NSF Rotating Program Director
For the 2024-25 academic year, Stuart Borrett, associate provost for Research and Innovation, will serve at the U.S. National Science Foundation...
Message from Chancellor: Equality Policy Update
Chancellor Volety shares important news about UNCW’s plan to address new equality policy requirements enacted by the UNC Board of Governors...
Alum David Buzzard Donates Purple Heart to UNCW
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
Update: Information about Tropical Weather Impacts
UNCW to Host ACE Fellow Chris DePerno
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 Basketball Holiday Classic
UNCW to Host Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, a multi-team exempt event, with Sam Houston State, Colgate and Appalachian State rounding out the...
Seahawks Soaring to Success with 2024 Campus Master Plan
Unparalleled opportunities, nationally prominent programs, community commitment and world-class operations and infrastructure are the pillars on...
Information about Tropical Weather Impacts
Information about Tropical Weather Impacts
Familiar Faces Return to Serve UNCW 2024-25 Board
Familiar Faces Return to Serve UNCW 2024 25 Board
July
UNCW Part of FirstGen Forward Network
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...
Living with Water at Battleship North Carolina
Three UNCW labs are among those collaborating on physical and biological monitoring in support of a floodwater-mitigation project at Battleship...
Building a Healthcare Workforce Superhighway
The collaboration among UNCW, Cape Fear Community College, New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce aims to produce and...
UNCW Partners with WHQR to Preserve Local History
The Center for Southeast NC Archives and History (CSENCAH) has established a custodial agreement with WHQR for their archives.
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...
UNCW Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled August 1
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold quarterly meetings on Thursday, August 1 in the Nixon Annex.
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 Library Makerspace Helps Recreate Battleship Parts
UNCW has taken a key role in using cutting-edge technology to put the World War II-era Battleship North Carolina back together.
UNCW Advances Bradley Creek Watershed Restoration Goals
Permeable pavement, which helps reduce runoff by soaking in rainwater, has replaced several sections of conventional asphalt in UNCW’s...
UNCW Earns Spot in Bestselling Fiske Guide 2025
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...
New Parasite Found in N.C. Scallops
A team of UNCW researchers has identified a previously undescribed species of trematode parasite infecting native bay scallops in North Carolina.
Tiffany Tucker Named UMBC Athletics Director
UNCW Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Women Administrator Tiffany Tucker has been appointed the director of athletics at the University of...
Clyde Edgerton Signs Off from UNCW
Kenan Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing Clyde Edgerton has officially retired from UNCW.
Heart Health Hubs
Barbershops in Wilmington are becoming more than just places for haircuts—they have evolved into hubs for health education and outreach.
UNCW Students Go to Washington
When he was an instructor in the UNCW Honors College, Aaron King saw an opportunity to expand the annual fall Lyceum trip to Washington.
Unprecedented Success: The Campaign for UNCW
While the financial achievements highlighted are notable, the true success lies in the transformative impact on our programs and people. It’s...
UNCW Recycling Receives Carolina Recycling Association Award
UNCW Recycling received a 2024 Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) Award for expanding its foam recycling program.
UNCW Athletics Accomplishments Add Up
Five CAA championships, one historic win and an Olympic leader make for a winning season for UNCW sports teams.
The Seahawk Celebrates 75 Years
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...
Decades in the [Print]Making
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
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
UNCW Hosts NEH Summer Institute on 1898 Wilmington Coup
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...
Cultural Touchstone Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Opera Wilmington, the resident opera company of UNCW, is celebrating 10 years with a production of Tosca in July (19, 21, 26 and 28).
Bilingual Seahawks Break Barriers for Local Youth
Students in Spanish for Bilingual Speakers classes use their linguistic and cultural knowledge to mentor New Hanover County elementary students.
UNCW Executive Chef Wins Gold at National Competition
Ryan Andress, UNCW executive chef, received a gold medal after placing first in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Harvest Table Culinary...
In Memoriam: September 2023-February 2024
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost September 2023-February 2024
Alumni Class Notes September 2023-January 2024
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
UNC Board of Governors Elects All-Female Leadership
Wendy Murphy ’93 was unanimously elected as the new board chair of the UNC System Board of Governors.
Watson Wednesdays at the Ed Lab
Watson College of Education students and their tutees have been celebrating Watson Wednesdays in the Ed Lab, a distinguishing feature of...
June
Leavens, Segovia Selected for Executive Leadership Institute
Assistant Dean Sheri Leavens and Centro Hispano Director Edel Segovia have been selected to the fifth cohort of the University of North Carolina...
UNCW Students Receive Prestigious NSF and Hollings Awards
Five UNCW Seahawks are recipients of prestigious fellowships and scholarships that will allow them to delve deeper into their research and...
In Memory of a Seahawk: Sylvia Watson Fisher
The UNCW community celebrates and remembers the life of Sylvia Watson Fisher ’50, the matriarch of the Fisher family, known for her longtime...
UNCW Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting June 25
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.
Robles Honored in Wilmington "40 Under 40"
Mayra Robles, program coordinator for Centro Hispano, was named one of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s "40 Under 40" in its...
Seahawks Shine at 45th Telly Awards
Several creative projects created by UNCW students and staff were recognized at the 45th Telly Awards. The Telly Awards, an institution honoring...
Bradley Ballou Named to UNC System Office VP Role
UNCW Chief of Staff Bradley Ballou ’06 has accepted a new role as Vice President for Executive Leadership and Management with the University...
UNCW Board of Trustees Retreat
A board retreat will be held on June 21 at the UNC Charlotte Popp Martin Student Union.
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...