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...
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts News
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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.