2025 Million Dollar Club Announced; Bingham Tops $5M
Research & Innovation announced a record number of 2025 Million Dollar Club Inductees and recognized Frederick Bingham as a $5 Million Dollar...
College of Health & Human Services News
Welcome to our News! Here, you'll find the latest updates, stories, and articles about the College of Health & Human Services (CHHS). Stay connected by exploring our news below.
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Taylor O'Brien: The Epitome of a Student-Athlete
Taylor O'Brien was one of 10 female student-athletes nationwide to be named to the inaugural 2025-26 Allstate National Association of...
Lantz to Return to Faculty Appointment
Chris Lantz, the College of Health and Human Services’ Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has announced that he will return to his faculty...
Students Explore Careers at CHHS Summer Camps
This summer, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and its partners hosted a series of camps for middle and high school students designed...
CHHS Students Named Rural Interprofessional Scholars
Eight CHHS students have been selected for the 2025–2026 Rural Interprofessional Longitudinal Scholars (RIPLS) Program.
School of Nursing Named NLN Center of Excellence
UNC Wilmington’s School of Nursing has been honored by the National League for Nursing (NLN) as a Center of Excellence in the category of...
Justin Hickman '24
Justin Hickman ’24 earned his recreation therapy degree from UNCW to help others—especially veterans—heal and thrive through...
UNCW Partners with Novant On Nursing Pipeline Program
UNCW and Novant have launched the VITALS Program to prepare incoming students for careers in nursing and help address the healthcare workforce...
Dr Steve Elliott Joins UNC Leadership Institute
The University of North Carolina System has named Dr. Steve Elliott, director of SHAHS, to the sixth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute.
Ullucci Named DPT Program Director
The College of Health and Human Services at UNC Wilmington has named Paul A. Ullucci, Jr., PT, DPT, ATC, PhD as the founding program director of...
UNCW Launches Accelerated Nursing Program
This summer, the UNC Wilmington School of Nursing launched the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.
Weather Update: Tropical Storm Chantal July 6
Weather is expected to improve Sunday, July 6, as Tropical Storm Chantal moves past Wilmington. UNCW plans to maintain its normal schedule.
UNCW Monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal July 5
UNCW is closely monitoring tropical weather conditions affecting southeastern North Carolina through Sunday, July 6, 2025.
UNCW Names Robert T. Burrus Jr. Interim Provost and VC for Academic Affairs
Robert T. Burrus Jr., dean of the UNCW Cameron School of Business, has been named interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, the...
UNCW, Partners Strengthening Cape Fear Healthcare Workforce
UNCW hosted a panel discussion on Monday, June 9, in Discovery Hall to share an update with stakeholders on the New Hanover Healthcare Career...
Cathorall, Daidone Receive Fulbright Awards
Michelle Cathorall has received a U.S. Scholar Fulbright Award and Danielle Daidone has received a Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship.
The Sayeds’ Legacy of Generosity
The Sayeds committed $25 million to UNCW to support healthcare initiatives and teacher recruitment, the largest philanthropic commitment in...
Winebrake Appointed President of Coastal Carolina University
Dr. James J. Winebrake, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of President at Coastal Carolina University. He...
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.
Cathorall Receives Fulbright US Scholar Award
Michelle Cathorall, an associate professor in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award...
Chen Receives DAISY Award
The School of Nursing is proud to announce that this year's DAISY Award goes to Dr. Yea-Jyh Chen, RN, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the School...
UNCW RIPLS Program Welcomes New Cohort
In May 2025, UNCW CHHS celebrated the culmination of its second Rural Interprofessional Longitudinal Scholars (RIPLS) cohort.
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.
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,...