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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

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

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,...

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,...