UNCW Monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal
UNCW is closely monitoring tropical weather conditions affecting southeastern North Carolina through Sunday, July 6, 2025.
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts News
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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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...
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...
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...
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...