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Gabi Tubens '27M
Earning a master’s degree in social work, Gabi Tubens knew that UNCW was the school for her when she was 12 years old. As a former...
Program Piloted by UNCW, ECU Receives UNC System Award
An innovative, interdisciplinary, intercollegiate research training program spearheaded by UNCW has received an Undergraduate Research Program Award.
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...
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.
Researcher Leads Effort to Eliminate Malaria in Uganda
Michelle Cathorall leads the Malaria Mastery Prevention Program, a community-driven project aimed at eliminating malaria in Uganda.
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.
Message Regarding Campus Incident
This message is being shared by the Office of University Relations on behalf of Chancellor Aswani K. Volety and the Cabinet. We want to...
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...
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...
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...
Mautz Named Interim CSB Dean
David Mautz, former chair of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law, has been appointed interim dean of the Cameron School of Business,...
AACSB Reaffirms Accreditation
AACSB Reaffirms Accreditation of UNCW's Cameron School of Business
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...
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.
UNCW, Partners Strengthening Cape Fear Healthcare Workforce
UNCW hosted a panel discussion on Monday, June 9, in Discovery Hall to share an update with stakeholders on the New Hanover Healthcare Career...
UNCW Names Michael Wilhelm New Chief of Staff
Michael Wilhelm ’22 Ed.D., a seasoned administrator with extensive experience in higher education, has been named chief of staff at UNC...
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),...
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...
CIE's McWhorter Elected to NC IDEA Board of Directors
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Heather McWhorter has been elected to serve on the NC IDEA Foundation's Board of Directors.
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.
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...
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
Jordan McLeod '25
Jordan McLeod '25, a public health major at UNCW, has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and the Helping Hand Project,...
UNCW Grad Programs Ranked Among Nation's Best
Various UNCW graduate programs are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools...
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...
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...
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,...
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
“These four Seahawks continue to elevate their alma mater.”
Demetriou Forges Connections in France Through Fulbright Program
Cynthia Demetriou, associate provost for Student Engagement, Enrollment, and Retention (SEER) at UNCW, represented UNCW in France as one of 14 U.S....
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 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...
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 Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Dec. 13
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in McNeill Hall Room 1051.
UNCW, CFCC Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
CHHS and CFCC have partnered to implement “Try Teal,” an innovative program to address the critical shortage of nurses.
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...
New Chapter for the UNCW Library
Discovery is the inspiration for Discovery Hall, the newest addition to the UNCW Library.
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 Among Best Schools in Nation for Veterans
UNC Wilmington is the best school for veterans in North Carolina, according to the latest Military Times rankings.
Pre-Hawk Program Provides Pathway for CFCC Students
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, in collaboration with Cape Fear Community College, is pleased to announce it has launched the Pre-Hawk...
UNCW Seals Partnerships with Three International Universities
UNC Wilmington has established partnerships with international universities to create opportunities to elevate academic and cultural experiences.
NCInnovation Selects UNCW as Research Hub
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce it is now a headquarter location for NCInnovation’s applied research support.
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...
BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings Oct. 24-25
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Thursday, Oct. 24. The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, in the...
Where You Belong: UEDA Awards UNCW for Community Impact
UNC Wilmington has been recognized by the University Economic Development Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence, reinforcing the...
Two UNCW Students Appointed to Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
UNC Wilmington graduate students Maylyn Hinson ’24M and Delaney McBride have been named to one of the nation’s most prestigious marine...
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 History Department Presents Annual Sherman Lecture
UNC Wilmington is excited to announce the 23rd Sherman Emerging Scholar Lecture “Silk Roads: Past, Present, Future” presented by the...
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 Soars in 2025 U.S. News Rankings
UNCW has made significant strides in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best College Rankings,” showcasing its commitment to...
Dare to Discover: UNCW Library Renovations Complete
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated renovation of the UNCW Library. The library opened to the public on...
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 and Feeding Matters Launch $240,000 Consortium
A team at Feeding Matters, in partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been approved for...
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...
New Transfer Guides Help NC Community College Students
For community college students and graduates who want to transfer to one of North Carolina’s 16 public universities, the path just got a lot...
Moving Right Along: New Class of Seahawks Land
Approximately 5,500 new and returning students participated in UNCW’s Move-In Aug. 16-18. Campus and community volunteers helped the Seahawks...
UNCW Receives Funding for Nursing Education
The UNCW College of Health and Human Services, which includes the School of Nursing, recently received more than $2.4 million from the University...
UNCW Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled August 1
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold quarterly meetings on Thursday, August 1 in the Nixon Annex.
UNCW Earns Spot in Bestselling Fiske Guide 2025
UNCW has earned a spot in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025. This year marks the university’s eighth consecutive year claiming a spot in the...
UNCW Students Go to Washington
When he was an instructor in the UNCW Honors College, Aaron King saw an opportunity to expand the annual fall Lyceum trip to Washington.
UNCW Hosts NEH Summer Institute on 1898 Wilmington Coup
Twenty-five middle and high school teachers from 12 states will gather at UNCW July 8-19 for a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer...
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...
Matthew Rish Appointed Associate Provost for Administration and Resource Management
Matthew Rish has been appointed the associate provost for administration and resource management at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Tamara Hatch Named SPARC Director
After a nationwide search, Tamara Hatch has been named director of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) at the University of North...
Cynthia Demetriou Receives Fulbright International Education Administrator Award
Cynthia Demetriou, associate provost for Student Engagement, Enrollment, and Retention at UNCW, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar,...
Jeanne Persuit Elected Eastern Communication Association President
Jeanne Persuit has been elected president of the Eastern Communication Association, the oldest regional association in the communication...
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.
UNCW Honors Excellence at Inaugural Faculty Celebration
Recipients of several annual awards were announced at the inaugural Faculty Awards Celebration on May 2.
College of Health and Human Services Announces New School of Nursing Director
Patricia D. Suplee, Ph.D., RNC-OB, FAAN has accepted the role of director of the School of Nursing and Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor of Nursing.
New System Provides Roadmap of College Credit for Military Experience
Military service members can now see how on-the-job experience translates to earned college credit within the University of North Carolina System.
Watson College of Education Announces Ed.D. with Community College Specialization
UNCW’s Watson College of Education has introduced a new specialization in the doctoral program in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on...
Mandala Art Project Inspires Creativity and Connection
Over the past month, UNCW’s Randall Library has offered students, faculty and staff a unique opportunity to unwind and find solace through...
UNCW Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled April 25-26
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings on Thursday, April 25. The regular quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, April 26, in...
UNCW Online Program Receives National Recognition
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s online Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator (MSN NE) program has received...
UNCW Spinoff Secures NSF Grant
DuraVax Inc. has been awarded a National Science Foundation Phase One Small Business Technology Transfer grant in the amount of $274,991.
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 PDS Receives National Award for School Partnerships
UNCW’s Watson College of Education and two partnership high schools in New Hanover County have received the 2024 Exemplary PDS Award from the...
UNCW Names New Watson College Dean
Dr. Tracy Linderholm will assume her new role as the college’s chief academic and administrative officer on June 24, 2024.
UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15 to Support Students, Families
UNCW Extends Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15
Scott-Pollock Honored for Excellence
Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock, UNCW professor of Communication Studies and Performance Studies, is one of 17 outstanding faculty members selected by...
CHHS Commissions New Corbett Anatomy Lab
The Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Corbett Anatomy Laboratory joins Veterans Hall’s suite of interprofessional teaching clinics,...
UNCW Alum Advisor Honored for Equity Efforts
Arianne Murray earned a bachelor’s in fine arts from UNCW and is a second-year advisor at Jones Senior High School.
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 Holds Rank Among Best Online Programs
UNCW climbs two spots to 16th nationally on the popular annual list. Several of its online graduate programs are also recognized.
Percy Family's Donation Contributes to Special Collections
Dr. Antony Percy and his family have made a gift of his collection of books and papers, which totals several thousand individual pieces, to Randall...
UNCW Launches Blue Economy Index
UNCW announces the launch of the UNC Wilmington Blue Economy Index, an equity benchmark designed to track the performance of companies involved in...
Jason Mott Receives NEA Fellowship
Jason Mott ’06, ’08M, author and an associate professor in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing, has been selected to receive a...
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...
Modified Library Services Coming in Summer 2024
Beginning May 8, 2024, access to UNCW library services will be modified and closed for onsite entry to UNCW and community patrons.
New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica B. Harris Headlines MLK Celebration
Jessica B. Harris, food scholar and New York Times bestselling author, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr....
Denise Henning
Denise Henning, director of UNCW/3C, is an Equity Champion Consultant for the Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Education Collaborative, a...
Allie Best '23M
UNCW graduate student Allie Best received the North Carolina Sea and Space Grant, a fellowship awarded to students whose research explores...
UNCW Grad Works on Star Wars TV Show
UNCW alum Cameron Detig ’21 had long known he wanted a job in the film industry, but it wasn’t until he saw behind-the-scenes footage...
SPARC Director Kati Chipps to Step Down Jan. 16
Kati Chipps, Director of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC), has announced a decision to step away from her position with UNCW....
UNCW Receives Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Healthcare Workforce Partnerships
UNCW Receives Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Healthcare Workforce Partnerships
New Curriculum Uses Hip-Hop for Healing
An initiative launched by the UNCW Office of the Arts tapped into hip-hop to help D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy students find their voices.
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...
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...
Communication Studies Faculty Receive National Awards
Faculty in the UNCW Department of Communication Studies have received awards recognizing excellence in research and service from the National...
UNCW a Top 20 “Best for Vets” College
UNCW is celebrating a top Military Times ranking. UNCW is ranked 19 on the "Best for Vets 2023 Colleges" list of 325 private and public...
Louis Bon-Ami, NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow
Louis Bon-Ami hopes to repay the investment educators made in him by investing in other students. Bon-Ami serves as a NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow.
UNCW Joins Global Network that Promotes Age-Inclusive Environments
UNC Wilmington has been accepted for membership in the Age-Friendly University Global Network, an international community of 100 higher education...
AT&T Contributes $40,000 for Virtual Ed Lab Program
AT&T has gifted $40,000 to support a UNCW Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory program that will provide afterschool virtual tutoring...
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...
Degree in Workforce Learning and Development Coming Fall 2024
The program is offered entirely online with applied learning opportunities. UNCW will begin accepting applications in January.
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...
Stephanie Caulder, CHSSA Founding Dean
When Stephanie Caulder considered the opportunity to return to her hometown to lead a brand-new college at UNCW, she knew it was a calling and her...
Ron Vetter, CSE Founding Dean
Ron Vetter believes change offers opportunities for improvement – in technology and in life. For nearly three decades, Vetter has taken...
Jack Watson, CHHS Dean
Jack Watson always thought he would become a practicing sports psychologist, but in graduate school he discovered a passion for teaching that led...
Esports Celebrates New Gaming Lab
The UNCW Esports program celebrated the grand opening of the new “Esports Gaming Lab,” a state-of-the-art electronic sports facility...
UNCW, State Community Colleges Partner for PathWays Program
The new PathWays program, previously known as UNCW Pathways to Excellence, will further enhance the university’s collaboration with community...
Dr. Maia Butler Receives SAMLA Studies Book Award
Dr. Maia Butler, associate professor in the UNCW Department of English, is a recipient of a 2023 South Atlantic Modern Language Association Studies...
Sherman Lecture to Explore Roots of Modern Nativism, Immigrants’ Rights
Eladio Bobadilla, assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver the 2023 Sherman Emerging Scholar...
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...
Distinguished Professor, Noted Author Clyde Edgerton Honored for Life’s Work
Clyde Edgerton is the recipient of the 2023 John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities.
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...
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.
CHSSA Faculty Receive Prestigious National Fellowships
Two assistant professors in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA) have received national fellowships that recognize and...
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...
UNCW Receives $177,639 in NEH Funding
Two teams at the University of North Carolina Wilmington were named among humanities projects nationwide to receive grant funding from the National...
Nate Miner Named Associate Vice Chancellor at NC State
Nate Miner, associate provost for administration and resource management, has accepted the position of associate vice chancellor for strategic...
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...
UNCW Hosts 2023 Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image Conference
The UNCW Department of Film Studies recently hosted the 2023 Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image (SCSMI) Conference May...
Dr. Brian Arbogast Receives 2023 Joseph Grinnell Award
Dr. Brian Arbogast, professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is the recipient of the American Society of Mammalogists 2023 Joseph...
UNCW Joins the Carolina Cyber Network
UNCW is among four institutions of higher education selected to join the fast-growing ranks of the Carolina Cyber Network, an organization...
CAA Recognizes Seahawk Student-Athletes
The Colonial Athletic Association's Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2023 semester features 271 student-athletes from UNCW.
New Leadership at Watson College of Education
Dr. Van Dempsey is leaving his position as dean, effective July 14.
Center for Cyber Defense Education Honored
The National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program directors recently recognized UNCW for the...
Ronald Vetter Named CSE Founding Dean
Ronald J. Vetter, Ph.D., has been named the founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of North Carolina...
Stephanie Caulder Named CHSSA Founding Dean
Dr. Stephanie B. Caulder has been named the founding dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) at the University of...
Screen Savvy: UNCW Students, Employees Earn Telly Awards
UNCW's Department of Communication Studies, Distance Education and eLearning and Media Production teams are among the recipients of this...
Jack C. Watson Named CHHS Dean
Dr. Watson was named UNCW’s next dean for CHHS after a nationwide search. He will succeed Interim Dean Justine Reel and former Founding Dean...
UNCW Commissions Wave Flume Lab
UNCW students and faculty in the undergraduate Coastal Engineering program now have new ways to study the power of ocean waves.
Ecotone Lands Third Firecracker Award Nomination
The awards are given annually to honor publications and publishers for their contributions to literary culture. Ecotone was previously nominated in...
Seahawk Student-Athletes Excel Academically
UNCW’s 346 student-athletes concluded the 2022-23 school year with another outstanding finish in the classroom for the second semester. The...
UNCW Class of 2023 Officially Lifts Off
More than 3,180 graduates were officially honored with degrees May 12-13.
Dr. Victor Malo-Juvera Honored
Professor of English Victor Malo-Juvera is one of 17 outstanding faculty members selected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to...
Darron Jenkins
In some ways, Darron Jenkins is a community architect. He works with campus partners to design smaller communities where students can learn, grow...
UNCW & CFCC Establish Transfer Agreement for Oceanography
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has partnered with Cape Fear Community College to create a transfer opportunity for community college...
Two Colleges Emerge From CAS
UNC Wilmington’s College of Arts and Sciences will transition to two new colleges from its existing structure beginning July 1.
UNCW Among Top 20 Online Bachelor's
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is included among U.S. News and World Report’s top 20 best online bachelor’s degree...
UNCW Makes “Best Public National Universities” List
The University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks as one of the best public national universities in the state and nation, according to the...
UNCW Makes Fiske Guide Again
UNCW's academic excellence, extensive undergraduate research opportunities and other high-impact learning experiences are highlighted.
Researcher Awarded $1 Million Grant
UNCW Research Professor Catharina Alves-de-Souza has been awarded a $1 million grant.
Geologist Digs Into Earth’s Oldest Rocks
UNCW Assistant Professor of Geology Peter J. Haproff is on a six-week excursion in Greenland searching for answers in its 3-billion-year-old rocks.
UNCW to Host Conference
UNCW will be the site of this year’s National Institute of Native Leaders in Higher Education Summer Institute.
Professor Receives Applied Research Fellowship
Dr. Ralph Mead is among four researchers awarded the inaugural North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Applied Research Fellowship.
UNCW and NC A&T Launch Program
UNCW and NC A&T have launched a new initiative that creates a pipeline for the universities to recruit diverse faculty.
Graduate Programs Climb U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UNCW's education program moved up 25 places and the public affairs program climbed nine spots on the U.S. News & World...