Recreation Therapy Student Finds Her Calling
When Skylar Spencer left her hometown of Lexington, Massachusetts, to attend UNC Wilmington, she took a leap of faith.
College of Health & Human Services News
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UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
Jordan McLeod '25
Jordan McLeod '25, a public health major at UNCW, has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and the Helping Hand Project,...
UNCW Nursing Student Joins Fellowship
Since high school, Cassidy King knew that she wanted to pursue a career in nursing.
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...
Amaria Rankins ’25
Amaria Rankins’ compassion and drive to help others inspired her to pursue a major in social work at UNCW.
Respiratory Therapy Students Accepted into AARC Program
RT alumna, Ciera Winter and current student Logan Bridges, have been selected to participate in the AARC's prestigious Emerging Leaders...
William Wylie ’25
For William Wylie ’25, medicine is much more than a job, it’s a calling. The soon to be UNCW graduate plans on returning to the...
UNCW Respiratory Therapy Students Join Honor Society
CHHS recognizes Respiratory Therapy students for their achievements in the respiratory therapy program and their admittance to Lambda Beta Society.
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,...
Ayanni Hyman ’25
Driven by personal experiences with chronic illnesses, Ayanni Hyman ’25 chose public health to advocate for underserved communities and has...
UNCW Students Path to Pharmacy
Sadie Sharkey ‘24 is a pharmacy student currently enrolled in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Rainey Fish '25
Rainey Fish's experiences at UNCW, including mentorship and leadership roles, have shaped her aspirations to become a pediatric respiratory...
UNCW to Delay Classes, Operations on Feb. 20
The university is continuing to closely monitor the current weather conditions. Because of the potential for inclement weather, UNCW will delay...
Father Daughter Duo Pursue Same Degree at UNCW
A father and daughter, Steve Cada and Aidyn Cada, are experiencing the academic journey side by side.
UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare Programs
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a $25 million gift commitment from Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife Linda ’78,...
Involving Caregivers in Brain Tumor Clinical Research
Laurie Minns, assistant professor of clinical research in the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services began her journey into...
Public Health Alumna Elected to SOPHE
Cherish Thrash, a public health pre-clinical concentration alumna, was elected to the North Carolina Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) at...
UNCW Will Resume Normal Operations Saturday
UNCW will resume normal operations on Saturday, Jan. 25. Until then, the university will extend Condition 2 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24....
UNCW to Cancel Classes and Remain in Condition 2 Through Friday, Jan. 24
Classes and campus events are cancelled through Friday, Jan. 24. UNCW plans to remain in Condition 2 for employees through 5 p.m., Friday.
UNCW Classes Cancelled, Condition 2 in Effect for Thursday
UNCW plans to remain in Condition 2 for employees through 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Classes and campus events are cancelled through Thursday.
UNCW Will Close on Wednesday Due to Winter Weather Conditions
Based on National Weather Service winter weather advisories for Wilmington and the surrounding region, UNCW will be closed through Wednesday, Jan....
UNCW Climbs in 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs Rankings
UNCW has climbed in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” rankings, demonstrating its commitment to academic...
A Call to Serve
Alyssia Jones began her academic career at Western New England University, where she was a business law major following the accelerated pre-law...
Faculty Profile: Pamela Balogh
Dr. Pamela Balogh’s interest in nursing began in high school, where she took a medical science course that led her to become a Certified...