Castagno Revisits Grand Opera House
Paul Castagno talks about his research on the Grand Opera House in Mississippi after revisiting the venue on the 20th anniversary of its landmark...
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts News
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Criminal Justice Expo Builds Connections with Regional Agencies
Students in UNCW's chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, held an off-campus event to help students explore...
Gabi Tubens '27M
Earning a master’s degree in social work, Gabi Tubens knew that UNCW was the school for her when she was 12 years old. As a former...
Art Alum Returns to Wilmington for Solo Exhibit
Meredith Connelly ’11 reconnected with UNCW Art & Art History faculty and students when setting up for a solo exhibition at the Cameron...
Studying the Human Impact of Digital Design
Associate Professor of English Edzordzi Agbozo talks about his research at the intersection of technology, health care and communication.
Coordinator Boosts Japanese Cultural Exchange at UNCW
A new partnership with the Japan Outreach Initiative is creating new opportunities for cultural engagement at UNCW and the greater Wilmington...
UNCW Researchers Produce Award-Winning Documentary
A UNCW research expedition to Greenland is the focus of an award-winning feature documentary that premiered at the Raw Science Film Festival in New...
Ancient DNA Lab Uncovers Clues About the Past
The new Rogers Ancient DNA Laboratory on UNCW's campus opens the door to sensitive sequencing of ancient DNA samples and key archaeological...
Zoe McCumber '27
Sophomore Zoe McCumber '27 says UNCW has given her space to explore who she is and what she wants to do.
To Cannes and Beyond
Film Studies alum Ellery Ekblad '25 reflects on the opportunities she seized interning at the Cannes Film Festival immediately after...
Fried Fruit: A Window into Wilmington's Experimental Art Scene
The Fried Fruit Art Space, a glass-fronted cargo container in Wilmington, bridges UNCW and the local arts community. Started by Assistant Professor...
Eden Newbold '26
When Eden Newbold ’26 participated in UNCW’s Hackathon in October 2022, she had no idea it would ignite a passion for community...
Hudson Adds to Historic Narrative Through Roman Pottery
Nicholas Hudson, professor of art history, talks about the latest progress in his research on Roman pottery at the Athenian Agora.
Theatre Faculty Appear in Amazon Prime Show
Two faculty from the UNCW Department of Theatre talk about their brief roles in a new Amazon Prime show set in Wilmington.
Fawell to Explore Imperial History in Sherman Lecture
UNCW’s Department of History will host historian Charles Begue Fawell, visiting assistant professor at Williams College, as the 24th annual...
Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception
Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception
UNCW Continues Strong Performance in U.S. News Rankings
Once again, UNCW has earned accolades in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
UNCW Student Enrollment Surges Near 19,900
UNCW shattered enrollment records, welcoming 19,895 students this fall — a 5.6% jump from last year, according to preliminary data from the...
Bolduc-Kirschner Endowment Supports COM Students
Bill Bolduc and his wife PJ Kirschner Bolduc ’00M have created the William J. Bolduc and Pamela Kirschner Bolduc Award.
Seahawks Shine Among WILMA's 2025 Women to Watch
Three soaring Seahawk employees are finalists in WILMA’s 2025 Women to Watch Awards. The awards spotlight regional women who are leaders in...
UNCW Introduces Career Focused AI Certificate Program
In Fall 2025, UNCW is introducing a certificate program available to all undergraduate students in Artificial Intelligence Literacy to ensure...
Caleb Herron ’25
UNCW has helped Caleb Herron ’25 grow, connect, and explore, leading him to travel abroad, discover new perspectives and become a passionate...
Carleigh Sion ’12
From her days studying in Randall Library to painting a mural in the new Discovery Hall, alumna Carleigh Sion ’12 has contributed to the...
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...
Dylan Bradshaw ’19
UNCW alumnus Dylan Bradshaw ’19 reached a turning point in his film career after winning a million-dollar prize for a TV ad he co-created...
Kaela Coles ’24
Kaela Cole ’24 serves as an outreach and marketing representative for 4 Day Movement, a nonprofit with a mission of helping those who fall...
David Gessner
UNCW’s Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing talks how Thoreau “ruined his life,” plans for a new environmental writing...
Pamela Toll
Pamela Toll, professor of art and art history at UNCW, has always felt a deep calling to teach. Every role she’s taken throughout her career...
Supporting Global Ocean Education
In South Africa, the nonprofit organization I AM WATER Ocean Conservation is making waves in environmental education with the help of a team of...
Cathorall, Daidone Receive Fulbright Awards
Michelle Cathorall has received a U.S. Scholar Fulbright Award and Danielle Daidone has received a Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship.
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...
Daidone Wins Fulbright Research Award
Associate professor of Spanish and linguistics Dr. Danielle Daidone has been chosen for a Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Award, through which...
Local Internships Forge International Connections
UNCW international studies students gained firsthand experience in the Wilmington community helping refugees navigate programs and services.
Erin Gallagher ’15
Erin Gallagher ’15 is currently pursuing a master’s in food studies from the American University of Rome in Italy. She hopes to be part...
CHSSA Recognizes Recipients of New College Awards
CHSSA Recognizes Recipients of New College Awards
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
Melanie Garces ’25
Driven by an unwavering passion to make a difference, Melanie Garces ’25 chose to major in criminology. As a first-generation college...
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,...
CHSSA Celebrates Opening of COM Studies Applied Learning Classroom
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at UNCW celebrated the dedication of the new Applied Learning Classroom supported by the...
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...
Courtenay Mencini ’14
Staying connected to one’s alma mater can be a deeply rewarding experience, and for Courtenay Mencini ’14, joining the UNCW Alumni...
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,...
Commercial by UNCW Alum to Air During Super Bowl
UNC Wilmington alumnus Dylan Bradshaw ’19 won the 2025 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest with the commercial Abduction.
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
“These four Seahawks continue to elevate their alma mater.”
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...
Moore Retires from UNCW
Over the course of her career at UNCW, Dr. Kemille Moore has left a legacy as a steadfast and devoted advocate for faculty and students alike.
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...
Takeem Dennis '24
Takeem Dennis '24, a music education major and former Marine, discovered his passion for music in the fifth grade and believes that attending...
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...
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...
Music and Theatre Departments Collaborate for Head Over Heels
“Head Over Heels” hit the stage in a flash of color this week as the first collaborative musical the UNCW Department of Music and...
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...
Lia Hudgins ’26
Lia Hudgins ’26, a driven first-generation student, identified a need for a community among students like herself. Taking the initiative, she...
Maggie Bannon ’23Ed.D.
Maggie Bannon ’23Ed.D. worked hard to climb the academic and professional ladder as a first-generation student, and now as the director of...
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...
Family Ties: Barri Piner '94 and Her Daughters’ Shared Journey at UNCW
Barri Piner '94, an English instructor, returned to her alma mater to teach and now has three daughters studying English at UNCW. Each...
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...
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...
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
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...
Clyde Edgerton Signs Off from UNCW
Kenan Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing Clyde Edgerton has officially retired from UNCW.
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.
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).
Steve McCrossan ’06, ’10M, ’14MPA
Steve McCrossan's transition from a career in hospitality to nonprofit leadership is a testament to his desire to serve others.
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 UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Awards are presented to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievement, outstanding...
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...
FREED Project Seeks Community Input for Historical Markers
UNCW’s FREED Project seeks the community’s input about sites important to underrepresented communities. The project plans to place new...
UNCW Seahawks Make the Wilmington 100 List
Several UNCW Seahawks have made the Wilmington 100 list, an annual Greater Wilmington Business Journal initiative “to recognize the top 100...
Envisioning the Future: UNCW Seeks Input for Campus Master Plan
UNCW is in the process of formulating a long-term comprehensive campus master plan to support the university’s mission and vision.
UNCW Researchers Awarded $1.75 Million to Continue National Drug Court Resource Center
UNCW was awarded an additional $1.75 million from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to continue the work of the NDCRC for the next two years.
Dr. Maia Butler Receives SAMLA Studies Book Award
Dr. Maia Butler, associate professor in the UNCW Department of English, is a recipient of a 2023 South Atlantic Modern Language Association Studies...
Sherman Lecture to Explore Roots of Modern Nativism, Immigrants’ Rights
Eladio Bobadilla, assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver the 2023 Sherman Emerging Scholar...
Impact Like No Other: UNCW Celebrates Its Research Leaders
The achievements, scholarly productivity and creative works of UNCW’s research leaders were formally applauded at the 16th annual research...
Distinguished Professor, Noted Author Clyde Edgerton Honored for Life’s Work
Clyde Edgerton is the recipient of the 2023 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities.
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Award Recipients at Fall Faculty Meeting
UNCW recognized faculty who have made significant contributions in teaching, research and service during its Fall Faculty Meeting on Sept. 14.
Eden Briley '23 Awarded DeJoy-Woś Family Foundation Scholarship
Eden Briley '23 is among nine students awarded a competitive DeJoy-Woś Family Foundation Scholarship.
CHSSA Faculty Receive Prestigious National Fellowships
Two assistant professors in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA) have received national fellowships that recognize and...
UNCW Receives $177,639 in NEH Funding
Two teams at the University of North Carolina Wilmington were named among humanities projects nationwide to receive grant funding from the National...
You Belong Here: UNCW Welcomes the Class of 2027
More than 2,500 first-year and transfer students participated in an academic ceremonial rite of passage as UNCW officially welcomed the Class of...
Michaela Howells Receives Education Equity Award
Michaela Howells, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, is the recipient of a 2023 Equity Award from the New Hanover County Office...