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Arts & Culture

UNCW offers a variety of arts and culture events and activities. Some feature our talented students, faculty and staff, while others bring performances, exhibits and cultural activities from outside the UNCW campus. Read about some of our latest offerings here.

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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation from SACSCOC

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...

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...

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.

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.

Brazile, Rove Keynote Speakers for Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture

Renowned political strategists Donna Brazile and Karl Rove will be the keynote speakers for the inaugural Chancellor’s Dare to Learn Lecture,...

Ecotone Magazine Honored for Excellence

Having been nominated in 2018 and 2020 for a Firecracker Award from the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, this year it took top honors in...

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...

Middle School Students Explore Sustainability

UNCW's "JUST US" program promotes awareness of environmental justice issues and engages middle school students in meaningful...

Rebecca Lee Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Associate Professor of Creative Writing Rebecca Lee is among the 171 scientists, writers, scholars and artists from 48 fields awarded a 2023...

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