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Welcome to our News! Here, you'll find the latest updates, stories, and articles about the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts (CHSSA). Stay connected by exploring our news below.

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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...

UNCW COM/media Ranks in BEA’s International Top 10  

The UNCW Department of Communication Studies' media production program (COM/media) is in the top 10 media production programs within the Film...

Jeanne Persuit Elected Eastern Communication Association President

Jeanne Persuit has been elected president of the Eastern Communication Association, the oldest regional association in the communication...

Hawks Walk: Thousands Graduate UNCW

Nearly 19,000 trekked through Trask Coliseum over the weekend to watch 2,918 Seahawks officially graduate.

UNCW Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 10-11

UNCW will hold five ceremonies during its spring 2024 commencement exercises May 10-11 in Trask Coliseum.

Jasmine Watson

UNCW Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship for Study in the UK

Margarita Bowers Young

Congratulations to our featured Philosophy and Religion major - Margarita Bowers Young!

2024 Rising Research Award Winners

Congratulations to CHSSA’s 2024 Rising Research Award Winners, Danielle Daidone, World Languages and Cultures and Julia Morris, International...

UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15 to Support Students, Families

UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15

CHSSA Faculty Research Celebration

Save the date! The CHSSA Faculty Research Celebration will take place April 1 - 4. Join us in applauding our faculty's scholarly contributions...

Scott-Pollock Honored for Excellence

Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock, UNCW professor of Communication Studies and Performance Studies, is one of 17 outstanding faculty members selected by...

Bridging the Gap

Join us for “Teaching and Learning with AI” with Simone Plante, founder of HumAIn Capital, on Monday, March 18 at noon in Lumina...

Sergio Madera Garcia

Sergio Madera-Garcia '21 has been recognized as the Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year, a well-deserved title for his outstanding...

Kenan Presents

As the Kenan Presents series unfolds, audiences are in for a treat with three captivating shows remaining in the lineup, each offering a unique...

UNCW Alum Advisor Honored for Equity Efforts

Arianne Murray earned a bachelor’s in fine arts from UNCW and is a second-year advisor at Jones Senior High School.

UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has announced the recipients of the 2024 UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Awards. The...

Jason Mott Receives NEA Fellowship

Jason Mott ’06, ’08M, author and an associate professor in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing, has been selected to receive a...

Spring 2024 Commencement: Five Ceremonies Planned May 10-11

University of North Carolina Wilmington will hold five commencement exercises for the Class of 2024. All five ceremonies, scheduled May 10-11, will...

Like No Other: The Campaign for UNCW Surpasses Historic Milestone

The largest and most ambitious campaign in UNC Wilmington history, Like No Other: The Campaign for UNCW, surpassed its $125 million stretch goal...

UNCW Grad Works on Star Wars TV Show

UNCW alum Cameron Detig ’21 had long known he wanted a job in the film industry, but it wasn’t until he saw behind-the-scenes footage...

New Curriculum Uses Hip-Hop for Healing

An initiative launched by the UNCW Office of the Arts tapped into hip-hop to help D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy students find their voices.

UNCW Class of 2023 Takes Flight

UNCW held three ceremonies during its fall 2023 commencement exercises on Dec. 15-16 to graduate approximately 2,550 students. All ceremonies were...

UNCW Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation from SACSCOC

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...

Communication Studies Faculty Receive National Awards

Faculty in the UNCW Department of Communication Studies have received awards recognizing excellence in research and service from the National...

Daidone, Lidster Receive Spencer Grant

Dr. Danielle Daidone, assistant professor of Spanish, and Dr. Ryan Lidster, assistant professor of Japanese, in the Department of World Languages...

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