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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 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.

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...

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...

Seahawks Stun No. 12 Kentucky, 80-73

Junior guard Trazarien White's 27 point, 10 rebound effort off the bench helped propel the UNCW men's basketball team to a thrilling...

UNCW Names New Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Christine Reed Davis has been named UNCW's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs following a national search. Her appointment is effective Jan....

Message from Chancellor Volety: New VCSA Named

I am writing today to let you know that Dr. Christine Reed Davis will join the UNCW community in January 2024 as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

BOT to Attend UNC Board of Governors Workshop

The UNCW Board of Trustees will participate in UNC Board of Governors Workshop on Nov. 14 at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting Nov. 10

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall Room...

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...

UNCW Seahawks Make the Wilmington 100 List

Several UNCW Seahawks have made the Wilmington 100 list, an annual Greater Wilmington Business Journal initiative “to recognize the top 100...

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.

Message from Chancellor Volety: Enjoy Break. Stay Safe.

Whether you are headed out or staying in town for Fall Break, please take some time to think about your personal health and safety and...

BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings Oct. 12-13

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meetings and a campus master planning workshop on Oct. 12-13 in the Burney Center.

Liza Saunders Named New Marketing Director

Liza Saunders has been named the new director of marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the university announced today.

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...

UNCW Mourns the Loss of Former Trustee Linda Pearce Thomas

Linda Pearce Thomas, the first African American woman to serve as chair of the UNCW Board of Trustees, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

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,...

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