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UNCW Chancellor News

Chancellor Aswani K. Volety is the current chief executive of UNCW and is busy on campus and off leading the institution and its faculty, staff and students. Here you can read more news about Chancellor Volety and from the Office of the Chancellor.

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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's Research Report Earns An A

For the 2023-24 fiscal year, the university reports a record in new awards, exceeding $33 million.

Update from Chancellor: Equality Policy Report Available

As our university settles into the fall semester, I want to share an update with you about UNCW’s plan to address the Equality...

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...

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...

Welcome: A Message from Chancellor Volety

As we start the fall semester, thank you for bringing your ideas and energy to our campus. I know we will accomplish great things together this...

Message from Chancellor: Equality Policy Update

Chancellor Volety shares important news about UNCW’s plan to address new equality policy requirements enacted by the UNC Board of Governors...

Alum David Buzzard Donates Purple Heart to UNCW

Army veteran and alum David Buzzard ’18 presented his Purple Heart to UNCW during the annual Cape Fear Purple Heart dinner held Aug. 2 on the...

UNCW to Host ACE Fellow Chris DePerno

Chris DePerno, a professor at NC State University’s College of Natural Resources, will spend the fall semester at UNCW as a 2024-25 American...

Seahawks Soaring to Success with 2024 Campus Master Plan

Unparalleled opportunities, nationally prominent programs, community commitment and world-class operations and infrastructure are the pillars on...

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 Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting June 25

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Veterans Hall Room 3533.

Bradley Ballou Named to UNC System Office VP Role

UNCW Chief of Staff Bradley Ballou ’06 has accepted a new role as Vice President for Executive Leadership and Management with the University...

UNCW Board of Trustees Retreat

A board retreat will be held on June 21 at the UNC Charlotte Popp Martin Student Union.

Message from Chancellor: Update to UNC Policy

An update on changes to UNC System policy about diversity and inclusion as approved by the Board of Governors

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 is “All in to Vote”

UNCW is taking part in the "ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge," a national, nonpartisan effort encouraging college students to register...

Invitation from Chancellor Volety: Employee Survey Kickoff

UNCW is hosting an Employee Engagement Celebration to kick off the UNC System Employee Engagement Survey on March 25.

CHHS Commissions New Corbett Anatomy Lab

The Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Corbett Anatomy Laboratory joins Veterans Hall’s suite of interprofessional teaching clinics,...

BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings Feb. 8-9

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold committee meetings and a campus master planning workshop on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The regular quarterly...

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...

Message from Chancellor Volety: Spring 2024 Welcome

I always think of January as the season of renewal for our priorities. As Chancellor, my highest priorities center on UNCW’s students and the...

UNCW’s MI CASA Receives New Hanover Community Endowment Grant

The UNCW Mentors Initiating Community Action, Support, and Advocacy (MI CASA) program will receive $87,000 in support from the New Hanover...

UNCW Receives Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Healthcare Workforce Partnerships

UNCW Receives Grant Funding for Groundbreaking Healthcare Workforce Partnerships

BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting Dec. 15

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Room 1051 of McNeill Hall.

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