Cyber-PARK Project Selected for NCInnovation Funding
Ebrahimi's Cyber-PARK project, which teaches elementary students cybersecurity skills, is the latest UNCW initiative selected for NCInnovation...
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Digital Safety Starts Early with Cyber-PARK Program
Guided by a singular mission to close the critical K-5th grade cybersecurity gap, a UNCW research team led by Ellie Ebrahimi developed Cyber-PARK,...
UNCW Receives Grant to Advance Flooding Research
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) has been awarded a $500,000 planning grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment to...
Mavin James ’25M
Fueled by a love for problem-solving and a passion for basketball, UNCW graduate student Mavin James ’25M has transformed his dual strengths...
Colleen Brown ’14, ’25 Ph.D.
Colleen Brown ’14, ’25 Ph.D. turned a lifelong curiosity for the ocean into a career in environmental science, returning to UNCW to...
Arden Ganse ’26
Arden Ganse ’26 didn't think she'd follow her brother to become a Seahawk, but her growing interest in coastal sciences made UNCW a...
Kaylee Luchansky
Kaylee Luchansky spent her summer examining the use of native zooplankton to repair the ecosystem of one of North Carolina’s most popular...
Ken Riley '96
Over the years, Kenneth Riley ’96 has worked all around the world and has helped further the field of Marine Aquaculture Technology. He...
UNC-‘Sea’-W: Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach
UNCW graduate researchers Caroline VanDuzer and Jamie Clark are exploring sea turtle biology to gain insights into how rising temperatures affect...
UNCW Tackles Flood Risks and Water Resource Management
UNCW researchers, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, the Office of Facilities and the University of Hull (UK), have installed a...
UNCW Alums Bring Innovation Through Oyster Farming
Conor and Alyssa MacNair transformed a shared passion for sustainability into a thriving shellfish farm nestled in the salty waters...
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...
Zandra Harris Pinnix ’95
As an assistant professor at Guilford College, Zandra Harris Pinnix ’95 uses her passion and experience to build pathways for...
UNCW Students Honored for Excellence in STEM and Cybersecurity
UNCW, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and the Carolina Cyber Network, recognized outstanding...
Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge
UNCW Engineering students work alongside faculty engaging in research that impacts local communities and industry. The undergraduate research...
CIE and OIC Drive Change Through Innovation and Collaboration
UNCW's CIE and OIC continue to drive progress through research, commercialization, startup support and strategic partnerships.
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...
2025 Million Dollar Club Announced; Bingham Tops $5M
Research & Innovation announced a record number of 2025 Million Dollar Club Inductees and recognized Frederick Bingham as a $5 Million Dollar...
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...
TEAL-SHIPS Cruise Advances Hurricane Forecasting
The UNCW-led TEAL-SHIPS collaborative research project deployed drifter instruments during its recent offshore cruise, capturing data ahead of...
Benjamin Ondeck '24
Benjamin Ondeck ’24 maximized his three years at UNCW through rigorous academics, impactful internships and research, all driven by his...
UNCW Scientist Helps Advance Forest-Based Climate Solutions
Peng Gao, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at UNCW, is one of 19 global experts contributing to a new article...
CIE to Host Third Annual Ocean Innovation Conference in September
Registration open for third annual Ocean Innovation Conference in September.
UNCW and Oak Island Launch Coastal Resiliency Partnership
The UNCW College of Science and Engineering is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Oak Island. The partnership...
Celebrating 20 Years of Community Engagement
UNCW and the Town of St. James celebrate 20 years of partnership for shoreline preservation.
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...
Protecting Beauty of Coral Reefs Provides Economic Benefits
Matthew McLean's recent study explores what makes a coral reef appear beautiful to the public.
Seahawks Selected as ’25-’27 NOAA Hollings Scholars
Out of 820 applications from 85 campuses, three undergraduate Seahawks have been recognized in the 2025-2027 class of NOAA Hollings Scholars.
Marine Mammal Stranding Program Helps Rescue Manatee
Alison Loftis ’21, assistant stranding coordinator for UNCW’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program, was part of a team that rescued a...
Probiotics Show Promise in Slowing Coral Disease Impacting Caribbean Reefs
Assistant Professor Blake Ushijima co-authored a groundbreaking study revealing a bacterial probiotic can slow the spread of stony coral tissue...
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...
Ricanek Receives Intellectual Property Grant
Karl Ricanek Jr., professor in the UNCW Department of Computer Science and director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Identity Sciences (I3S),...
The Sayeds’ Legacy of Generosity
The Sayeds committed $25 million to UNCW to support healthcare initiatives and teacher recruitment, the largest philanthropic commitment in...
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 '25 Ph.D.
Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D. conducted impactful research at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, collaborating closely with the National Park Service...
UNCW Research Team Approved for NCInnovation Funding
A multidisciplinary team developing a Neck Strength Assessment Tool received NCInnovation funding, bringing the technology closer to market.
UNCW Hosts Coastal Reserve Tour, Highlights Research Partnership
UNCW welcomed state and local leaders to the Center for Marine Science on May 16 as part of the “Discover the N.C. Coastal Reserve” tour.
Humpback Whales See Less Than We Thought
A new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Duke University finds new knowledge of the humpback whale eye,...
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Receives Full Accreditation
UNCW’s clinical psychology doctoral program has received full accreditation by the American Psychological Association Commission on...
Nooner Accepted into ELATES at Drexel Program
Kate Nooner, senior associate dean in the College of Science and Engineering and professor in the Department of Psychology, has been accepted into...
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
William Wylie ’25
For William Wylie ’25, medicine is much more than a job, it’s a calling. The soon to be UNCW graduate plans on returning to the...
Jared Wood '20, Ph.D.'25
Jared Wood’s path to pursue a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at UNCW has been driven by a lifelong passion for science,...
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,...
Clark, Greer Pave Way for Cybersecurity Partnerships
Ulku Clark and Jeff Greer were invited to present to the Maritime Domain Awareness Executive Steering Committee for the National Security...
UNCW's Rising Impact on Coral Research
UNCW's faculty are advancing coral reef conservation with groundbreaking research on coral spawning, restoration and genetic resilience.
Davis Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Brian Davis, professor in the UNCW Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography, is the recipient of the 2025 Fainting Robin Foundation...
WITX 2025: Empowering Wilmington's Tech Community
The 19th annual Wilmington Information Technology eXchange (WITX) was held on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This community-based event, held at Congdon Hall,...
Zachary Long Receives 2025 UNC BOG Teaching Award
Zachary Long, associate professor in UNCW’s Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is a recipient of the 2025 UNC Board of Governors...
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...
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,...
High-tech Job Opportunities on the Horizon for Students
A partnership with the College of Science and Engineering, Protocase and 45Drives will provide training, research and career opportunities for UNCW...
UNCW Awarded $1.5M for Coastal Research
UNCW has received $1.5 million in grant funding to lead the TEAL-SHIPS Transect Expedition, a groundbreaking project aimed at studying coastal...
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...
CSE Partnership Creates Pathway for Computer Science Students
The UNCW College of Science and Engineering is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Systems Engineering...
Research Team Headed to Antarctica to Study Sea Urchins
Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...
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...
Sana '24M
After earning her bachelor's degree in India, Sana ’24M was eager to explore new opportunities. Driven by her aspiration to study in the...
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...
UNCW Doctoral Student Receives NOSAMS Funding
UNCW applied coastal and ocean sciences doctoral student, Chris Blanco, has been awarded over $10,000 in radiocarbon analyses by the National Ocean...
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...
McLean Lab Receives NSF EMBRACE Grant for North Sea Research
UNCW Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Matthew McLean and doctoral student Adrian Gonzalez-Ortiz have received a $400,000 NSF...
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 Alumni Receive Pharmaceutical Chemistry Fellowships
Three UNCW alumni have been awarded fellowships in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Pharmaceutical Chemistry doctoral program....
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 Announces Major Addition to Research Vessel Fleet
The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is acquiring a cutting-edge 73-foot research vessel for its fleet....
Almeida Receives 2024 RCSA Cottrell SEED Award
Paulo Almeida, professor in the UNCW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is the recipient of a Research Corporation for Science Advancement...
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...
Nooner and Patterson Named CSE Associate Deans
Kate Brody Nooner and Laurie J. Patterson have been named associate deans in the College of Science and Engineering.
Kate Bruce Receives Excellence in Honors Education Award
Kate Bruce Receives Excellence in Honors Education Award
Living with Water at Battleship North Carolina
Three UNCW labs are among those collaborating on physical and biological monitoring in support of a floodwater-mitigation project at Battleship...
New Parasite Found in N.C. Scallops
A team of UNCW researchers has identified a previously undescribed species of trematode parasite infecting native bay scallops in North Carolina.
UNCW Students Receive Prestigious NSF and Hollings Awards
Five UNCW Seahawks are recipients of prestigious fellowships and scholarships that will allow them to delve deeper into their research and...
UNCW Receives NIH Grant
UNCW has received a $452,750 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further animal behavior research and explore the possibility of...
Ying Wang Selected for NCInnovation Grant
UNC Wilmington Associate Professor of Chemistry Ying Wang has been approved for grant funding from NCInnovation to continue his work in developing...
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.
Hawkes Team Receives $750,000
National Science Foundation powers multi-institutional research on seismic activity and tsunami hazards on the west coast.
UNCW to Expand Maritime Cybersecurity Program
UNCW will expand its maritime cybersecurity research and education with new federal funding. UNCW worked with Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) to...
UNCW Among Universities Receiving Instruments for PFAS Research
UNC Wilmington faculty have been equipped with a cutting-edge instrument from the North Carolina Collaboratory and Thermo Fisher Scientific to...
UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15 to Support Students, Families
UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15
Mathematics Professor Joins National Class of Emerging Innovators
The 2024 Class of Senior Members hail from 60 NAI member institutions across the nation.
Excavating Evidence of Early Agricultural Engineering
Within the depths of the lower Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers lie remnants of the region's history of rice cultivation and the enslaved West...
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
The UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Awards are presented to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievement, outstanding...
US Secretary of Interior Visits Center for Marine Science
UNCW and the CMS hosted the Honorable Deb Haaland and Liz Klein, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
UNCW’s Lecci Advances Brain Injury Research Work
UNCW Professor of Psychology Dr. Len Lecci has been awarded $149,224 from the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research for the project...
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...
Ryan Mieras Awarded $1M for Swash Zone Study
To better understand how sand is transported in the swash zone, the U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP), via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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...
Grove Named UNC System Faculty Fellow
Nathan Grove, chemistry professor and director of the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, has been selected as one of...
River Sediment Study Published in Science
The first continent-wide study of its kind, UNCW Professor Joanne Halls’ research sheds new light on the impact of river sediment on the...
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...
Tift, Pearson Receive Marine Mammal Commission Grant
Michael Tift, assistant professor of biology and marine biology, is the lead investigator on a nearly $60,000 grant from the Marine Mammal...
Coral Researchers Receive Global CORDAP Grants
Four UNCW faculty will receive nearly $2 million to advance their research to help save the world’s endangered coral reefs. The Coral...
Discovery: Stranded Whale Ingested Balloon
The UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program recently collaborated with marine mammal scientists, veterinarians and students from a variety of state...
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.
Dr. Ronald Vetter Receives Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Ronald J. Vetter, founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering and professor of computer science, is the recipient of the 2023...
UNCW Studying Frying Pan Shoals as Possible Offshore Sand Source
Dr. Joe Long, director of UNC Wilmington's Coastal Engineering program, and UNCW researchers will take dozens of trips to Frying Pan Shoals to...
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...
UNCW Launches New Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Program
A new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry will soon be offered in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina...
Two Seahawks Receive NC Sea Grant Fellowship
Kathryn Little and Aaron Ramus are recipients of the NC Sea Grant STEM Fellowship.
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.
UNCW Researchers to Collaborate on New Earthquake Research Center
UNCW researchers will participate in a $15 million NSF-funded effort to create an earthquake research center to study the Cascadia subduction zone...
Hogfish Can “See” Using More Than Their Eyes
A research breakthrough at UNCW and the Center for Marine Science suggests that some color-changing fish species may be able to "see"...
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...
MBA, Psychology Programs Receive STEM Designation
The Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...