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...
College of Science & Engineering News
Welcome to CSE News! Here, you'll find the latest updates, stories, and articles about the College of Science & Engineering. Stay connected by exploring our news below.
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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...