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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

UNCW Researchers Produce Award Winning Documentary

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...