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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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A Message from Chancellor Volety

Chancellor Volety welcomes Seahawks back to campus. For more information about campus safety and security, visit uncw.edu/alert and Incident...

UNCW Board of Trustees Statement

As a Board, we are deeply disturbed by the actions that compromised the safety of our campus community. We will continue to support all efforts to...

A Message from Chancellor Volety

Please see this video from Chancellor Aswani K. Volety. Going forward, please visit uncw.edu/alert for ongoing updates about this issue

Message Regarding Campus Incident

This message is being shared by the Office of University Relations on behalf of Chancellor Aswani K. Volety and the Cabinet.  We want to...

A Message from Chancellor Volety

When passion overrides compassion, when we confront people for their beliefs rather than engage their ideas, we betray everything UNCW represents.

UNCW Student Enrollment Surges Near 19,900

UNCW shattered enrollment records, welcoming 19,895 students this fall — a 5.6% jump from last year, according to preliminary data from the...

UNCW Dedicates Sayed Hall Following Historic Gift

UNCW’s Education Building has a new name — Sayed Hall. University officials named the building in honor of Dr. Yousry Sayed and his...

Message from Chancellor: Equality Policy Awareness

As part of the shared responsibility of UNCW faculty and staff to uphold the highest professional standards in all academic and administrative...

Vice President Mike Pence to Keynote UNCW’s Dare to Learn Lecture

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 in Kenan Auditorium.

Message from Chancellor: Welcome Back, Seahawks

Welcome to a new academic year at UNCW! As we take flight into the fall semester of 2025, I’m filled with pride and excitement.

BOT to Hold Subcommittee Meetings

BOT to Hold Subcommittee Meetings

Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members and Officers

The UNCW Board of Trustees convened for its quarterly meetings on July 31 with four new board members. The trustees elected three new officers.  

BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings July 31

The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold quarterly meetings on Thursday, July 31 in McNeill Hall.

Message from Chancellor Volety: Burrus Appointed Interim Provost

Cameron School of Business Dean Rob Burrus has accepted the role of interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

UNCW Names Robert T. Burrus Jr. Interim Provost and VC for Academic Affairs

Robert T. Burrus Jr., dean of the UNCW Cameron School of Business, has been named interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, the...

Message from Chancellor and Cabinet: UNC Equality Policy Compliance

Considering recent videos discussing state universities’ compliance with DEI-related policies, we wanted to share some important reminders...

UNCW Names Michael Wilhelm New Chief of Staff

Michael Wilhelm ’22 Ed.D., a seasoned administrator with extensive experience in higher education, has been named chief of staff at UNC...

Message from Chancellor Volety: Michael Wilhelm Named Chief of Staff

UNCW's new chief of staff is a leader who has already served our university well for nearly a decade—Dr. Michael Wilhelm.

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...

Message from Chancellor: Provost 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...