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Our UNCW faculty, staff and students have much to showcase. Here you can read about academic-related news involving our Seahawks, including achievements, research, community engagement and honors. 

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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

UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients

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.