Commercial by UNCW Alum to Air During Super Bowl
UNC Wilmington alumnus Dylan Bradshaw ’19 won the 2025 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest with the commercial Abduction.
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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Celebrating UNCW Athletics Past and Future
Men’s basketball launched the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, women’s volleyball celebrated its 50th anniversary, and women’s...
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...
Dare to Learn Lecture: An Evening with Astronaut Scott Kelly
Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Chancellor’s Dare to Learn...
UNCW Partners with WHQR to Preserve Local History
The Center for Southeast NC Archives and History (CSENCAH) has established a custodial agreement with WHQR for their archives.
UNCW Library Makerspace Helps Recreate Battleship Parts
UNCW has taken a key role in using cutting-edge technology to put the World War II-era Battleship North Carolina back together.
UNCW Athletics Accomplishments Add Up
Five CAA championships, one historic win and an Olympic leader make for a winning season for UNCW sports teams.
The Seahawk Celebrates 75 Years
Celebrating 75 years of The Seahawk's existence as a publication is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of...
Decades in the [Print]Making
Art professor Donald Furst celebrated five decades of his work with a retrospective exhibition titled “Fifty Years of Printmaking” at...
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
Cultural Touchstone Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Opera Wilmington, the resident opera company of UNCW, is celebrating 10 years with a production of Tosca in July (19, 21, 26 and 28).
Seahawks Shine at 45th Telly Awards
Several creative projects created by UNCW students and staff were recognized at the 45th Telly Awards. The Telly Awards, an institution honoring...
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...