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...
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 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
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
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...