UNCW Receives Grant to Advance Flooding Research
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) has been awarded a $500,000 planning grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment to...
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Rowers Reunite: Alumni, Student Clubs Connect
The UNCW Rowing Club is one of the university’s longest-standing student organizations and maintains a strong alumni presence dedicated to...
Chancellor Volety Appointed to AASCU Board of Directors
Chancellor Aswani K. Volety has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a...
Global Ties Strengthen at X-Culture Symposium
The Cameron School of Business continued its commitment to global business education by participating in the X-Culture Global Business Week in...
UNC-‘Sea’-W: Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach
UNCW graduate researchers Caroline VanDuzer and Jamie Clark are exploring sea turtle biology to gain insights into how rising temperatures affect...
UNCW Alums Bring Innovation Through Oyster Farming
Conor and Alyssa MacNair transformed a shared passion for sustainability into a thriving shellfish farm nestled in the salty waters...
Local Flavor Lands on Campus
Boombalatti’s and Central Perch bring community connection to the UNCW campus, making the Seahawk dining experience even better.
In Memoriam: February-July 2025
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost February-July 2025
UNCW Researchers Produce Award-Winning Documentary
A UNCW research expedition to Greenland is the focus of an award-winning feature documentary that premiered at the Raw Science Film Festival in New...
Alumni Class Notes February-July 2025
Updates on personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
Chancellor Selected as 2025 WilmingtonBiz Power Player
UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety is among several Seahawk faculty, staff and alumni making a lasting impact in southeastern North Carolina, according...
Veterans Week Takes Flight Nov. 7-11
UNCW is proud to announce a thrilling and symbolic start to its annual Veterans Week celebration and Fitness Expo with a high-impact landing by an...
Caroline Jenkins '19, '26DNP
Caroline Jenkins ’19, ’26DNP began her healthcare career working as a certified nursing assistant at her local hospital in her hometown...
D.C. Virgo Celebrates 60 Years of Legacy
Students at D.C. Virgo celebrated 60 years honoring their namesake, David Clarke Virgo, during the school’s first Legacy Day!
Eden Newbold '26
When Eden Newbold ’26 participated in UNCW’s Hackathon in October 2022, she had no idea it would ignite a passion for community...
Fawell to Explore Imperial History in Sherman Lecture
UNCW’s Department of History will host historian Charles Begue Fawell, visiting assistant professor at Williams College, as the 24th annual...
Starship Technologies Lands at UNCW
UNCW is excited to announce an innovative partnership with Starship Technologies and Grubhub, which brings a fleet of autonomous delivery robots to...
Seahawks Shine Among WILMA's 2025 Women to Watch
Three soaring Seahawk employees are finalists in WILMA’s 2025 Women to Watch Awards. The awards spotlight regional women who are leaders in...
Taylor O'Brien: The Epitome of a Student-Athlete
Taylor O'Brien was one of 10 female student-athletes nationwide to be named to the inaugural 2025-26 Allstate National Association of...
UNCW Welcomes New Flock with Open Wings
Hundreds of “volun-teals” rolled out the teal carpet for new and returning Seahawks during Move-In, a time-honored UNCW tradition.
Marine Mammal Stranding Program Helps Rescue Manatee
Alison Loftis ’21, assistant stranding coordinator for UNCW’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program, was part of a team that rescued a...
Business students’ cold calling heats up nonprofit efforts
Undergraduates enrolled in Business Development and Account Management gain hands-on training in developing relationships and businesses through...
UNCW, Partners Strengthening Cape Fear Healthcare Workforce
UNCW hosted a panel discussion on Monday, June 9, in Discovery Hall to share an update with stakeholders on the New Hanover Healthcare Career...
Supporting Global Ocean Education
In South Africa, the nonprofit organization I AM WATER Ocean Conservation is making waves in environmental education with the help of a team of...
Planting Seeds for Success
Watson College of Education’s Ability Garden is helping students grow their confidence and independence, creating a community of empowerment...
Ricanek Receives Intellectual Property Grant
Karl Ricanek Jr., professor in the UNCW Department of Computer Science and director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Identity Sciences (I3S),...
The Sayeds’ Legacy of Generosity
The Sayeds committed $25 million to UNCW to support healthcare initiatives and teacher recruitment, the largest philanthropic commitment in...
STEP-IN Partnership Creates Pathway for Teachers
UNCW is pleased to announce a partnership with six North Carolina Community Colleges that provides a pathway for students in rural areas to pursue...
CIE's McWhorter Elected to NC IDEA Board of Directors
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Heather McWhorter has been elected to serve on the NC IDEA Foundation's Board of Directors.
Alumni Events Year in Review Spring 2025
Updates from the UNCW Alumni Association about local events that both celebrate and serve
In Memoriam: October 2024-January 2025
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost October 2024-January 2025
Alumni Class Notes September 2024-January 2025
Updates on personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
Caison Crossing Connects UNCW’s Past and Future
In recognition of the steadfast support of Hugh ’85 and Nan ’83 Caison, UNCW students now follow in the pair's footsteps by...
UNCW Media Production Team Wins Three Telly Awards
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has earned three Telly Awards in recognition of outstanding video storytelling and production.
UNCW Hosts Coastal Reserve Tour, Highlights Research Partnership
UNCW welcomed state and local leaders to the Center for Marine Science on May 16 as part of the “Discover the N.C. Coastal Reserve” tour.
One Cards Approved as Photo IDs for 2025-2026 Elections
UNCW One Cards have been approved as suitable photo IDs for elections through Dec. 31, 2026, by the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Joining Forces: UNCW, Area Police Partner to Host Annual Torch Run
The Flame of Hope will stop at UNCW the morning of May 19.
Donors Make Waves in Historic Seahawks Give Campaign
UNCW made waves during a record-breaking Seahawks Give, the university's annual 24-hour giving challenge.
UNCW Awards Honorary Doctorate to Philanthropist Linda Sayed
Linda Sayed ’78, ’85M will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during UNCW’s Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony,...
Clark, Greer Pave Way for Cybersecurity Partnerships
Ulku Clark and Jeff Greer were invited to present to the Maritime Domain Awareness Executive Steering Committee for the National Security...
WITX 2025: Empowering Wilmington's Tech Community
The 19th annual Wilmington Information Technology eXchange (WITX) was held on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This community-based event, held at Congdon Hall,...
UNCW to Host NC Catch Seafood Presentation and Demos Feb. 18
NC Catch will present “African American Contributions to North Carolina Seafood” at UNCW on Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. in honor of Black...
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.
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
“These four Seahawks continue to elevate their alma mater.”
UNCW, CFCC Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
CHHS and CFCC have partnered to implement “Try Teal,” an innovative program to address the critical shortage of nurses.
New Chapter for the UNCW Library
Discovery is the inspiration for Discovery Hall, the newest addition to the UNCW Library.
In Memoriam: February 2024-September 2024
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost February 2024-September 2024.
UNCW Alumni Connect at Local Events
UNCW's Seahawk community stays connected through local events such as Weekend in Wilmington and Pints with Professors.
Alumni Class Notes February 2024-August 2024
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
UNCW Celebrates Fall Commencement Dec. 14
UNCW will host its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14, 2024, in Trask Coliseum. The event celebrates the achievements of hundreds of graduates...
Master Plan Is 'Tealprint' for Campus Growth
The 2024 Campus Master Plan, a vision for possible future enhancements to campus, became a reality on August 1 with the university Board of...
Connecting, Influencing, Innovating: Seahawks Make the Wilmington Biz 100 List
UNCW is well-represented on the “Wilmington Biz 100," honoring those in the region impacting North Carolina’s business landscape.
UNCW Among Best Schools in Nation for Veterans
UNC Wilmington is the best school for veterans in North Carolina, according to the latest Military Times rankings.
Pre-Hawk Program Provides Pathway for CFCC Students
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, in collaboration with Cape Fear Community College, is pleased to announce it has launched the Pre-Hawk...
UNCW and Feeding Matters Launch $240,000 Consortium
A team at Feeding Matters, in partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been approved for...
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...
School Supplies Giveaway - August 16-17
A school supplies giveaway for Wilmington-area public school students and teachers will be held at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy on August 16-17,...
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...
Building a Healthcare Workforce Superhighway
The collaboration among UNCW, Cape Fear Community College, New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce aims to produce and...
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.
Gloria Monroe Named SBTDC Director
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at UNCW has named Gloria Monroe as the new center director.
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.
Heart Health Hubs
Barbershops in Wilmington are becoming more than just places for haircuts—they have evolved into hubs for health education and outreach.
Unprecedented Success: The Campaign for UNCW
While the financial achievements highlighted are notable, the true success lies in the transformative impact on our programs and people. It’s...
UNCW Athletics Accomplishments Add Up
Five CAA championships, one historic win and an Olympic leader make for a winning season for UNCW sports teams.
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
Community Dance Workshop Teaches Youth Resiliency
Bilingual Seahawks Break Barriers for Local Youth
Students in Spanish for Bilingual Speakers classes use their linguistic and cultural knowledge to mentor New Hanover County elementary students.
In Memoriam: September 2023-February 2024
Saying goodbye and remembering UNCW alumni and friends we lost September 2023-February 2024
Alumni Class Notes September 2023-January 2024
Updates on the personal and career accomplishments and achievements of UNCW alumni
Watson Wednesdays at the Ed Lab
Watson College of Education students and their tutees have been celebrating Watson Wednesdays in the Ed Lab, a distinguishing feature of...
Cynthia Demetriou Receives Fulbright International Education Administrator Award
Cynthia Demetriou, associate provost for Student Engagement, Enrollment, and Retention at UNCW, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar,...
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
MMIW Conference Highlights Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis
Indigenous leaders and advocates gathered at UNCW on May 3-4 to discuss the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Focus Forward Fellowship Empowers UNCW Student Veterans
UNCW students Leanne Churchill and Jasmine Davis recently completed the 2023 Focus Forward Fellowship, a nationwide program designed to support...
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...
CHHS Commissions New Corbett Anatomy Lab
The Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Corbett Anatomy Laboratory joins Veterans Hall’s suite of interprofessional teaching clinics,...
Excavating Evidence of Early Agricultural Engineering
Within the depths of the lower Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers lie remnants of the region's history of rice cultivation and the enslaved West...
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients
The UNCW Alumni Association Distinguished Awards are presented to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary achievement, outstanding...
Percy Family's Donation Contributes to Special Collections
Dr. Antony Percy and his family have made a gift of his collection of books and papers, which totals several thousand individual pieces, to Randall...
UNCW Launches Blue Economy Index
UNCW announces the launch of the UNC Wilmington Blue Economy Index, an equity benchmark designed to track the performance of companies involved in...
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....
Denise Henning
Denise Henning, director of UNCW/3C, is an Equity Champion Consultant for the Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Education Collaborative, a...
Allie Best '23M
UNCW graduate student Allie Best received the North Carolina Sea and Space Grant, a fellowship awarded to students whose research explores...
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...
Seahawks Shop, Swap and Save
The Seahawk Swap Shop celebrated its grand opening in November. Located in the Warwick Center, UNCW's is the first free store for the campus...
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
Camden Ege Elected to NAVPA Board of Directors
Camden Ege, the program coordinator in the UNCW Office of Military Affairs, has been elected to the National Association of Veterans' Program...
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.
Grove Named UNC System Faculty Fellow
Nathan Grove, chemistry professor and director of the Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, has been selected as one of...
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...
Communication Studies Faculty Receive National Awards
Faculty in the UNCW Department of Communication Studies have received awards recognizing excellence in research and service from the National...
UNCW Opens Shoreline Sports Complex
UNCW has expanded its health and wellness amenities, offering Seahawks more opportunities to strengthen their wings and fly. The new Shoreline...
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....
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...
FREED Project Seeks Community Input for Historical Markers
UNCW’s FREED Project seeks the community’s input about sites important to underrepresented communities. The project plans to place new...
AT&T Contributes $40,000 for Virtual Ed Lab Program
AT&T has gifted $40,000 to support a UNCW Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory program that will provide afterschool virtual tutoring...
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...
UNCW Receives Bicycle Friendly University Award
UNCW has received the Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and...
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.
Dr. Ronald Vetter Receives Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Ronald J. Vetter, founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering and professor of computer science, is the recipient of the 2023...
UNCW Studying Frying Pan Shoals as Possible Offshore Sand Source
Dr. Joe Long, director of UNC Wilmington's Coastal Engineering program, and UNCW researchers will take dozens of trips to Frying Pan Shoals to...
Jack Watson, CHHS Dean
Jack Watson always thought he would become a practicing sports psychologist, but in graduate school he discovered a passion for teaching that led...
UNCW Researchers Awarded $1.75 Million to Continue National Drug Court Resource Center
UNCW was awarded an additional $1.75 million from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to continue the work of the NDCRC for the next two years.
UNCW, State Community Colleges Partner for PathWays Program
The new PathWays program, previously known as UNCW Pathways to Excellence, will further enhance the university’s collaboration with community...
Sherman Lecture to Explore Roots of Modern Nativism, Immigrants’ Rights
Eladio Bobadilla, assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver the 2023 Sherman Emerging Scholar...
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...
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,...
UNCW Chancellor Volety Joins NCBiotech Board of Directors
Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, an advocate for strong collaborations among higher education, government, industry and community leaders, has joined...
CHSSA Faculty Receive Prestigious National Fellowships
Two assistant professors in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts (CHSSA) have received national fellowships that recognize and...
UNCW Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Florence
UNCW faculty, staff and students will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Florence by assisting community organizations throughout...
UNCW Observes 22nd Anniversary of 9/11
The UNCW Student Veterans Organization hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday to honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks—the...
Ocean Innovation Conference to Explore Blue Economy and Innovation
The UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Alliance for the Blue Economy (All Blue) will host the inaugural Ocean Innovation...
Michaela Howells Receives Education Equity Award
Michaela Howells, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, is the recipient of a 2023 Equity Award from the New Hanover County Office...
Wrightsville Beach Brewery Partners with UNCW on Craft Beer
UNC Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Brewery have partnered to license an official craft beer befitting of Seahawk Nation called "The Dub...
UNCW Receives Purple Heart Designation
UNCW has been designated as an official Purple Heart Designated University, an affirmation of the university’s commitment to those who have...
UNCW Welcomes 2023-24 Board Members and Elects Officers
The UNCW Board of Trustees convened for its quarterly meetings on July 27 with two new board members and three new officers for the 2023-24...
Dr. Brian Arbogast Receives 2023 Joseph Grinnell Award
Dr. Brian Arbogast, professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is the recipient of the American Society of Mammalogists 2023 Joseph...
BOT to Hold Quarterly Meetings July 27
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold their regular quarterly meetings, on Thursday, July 27, in Veterans Hall and McNeill Hall.
Dr. Yolanda Pollard Named Director of Swain Center
Dr. Yolanda Pollard has been selected as the new director of UNCW's Swain Center for Executive Education and Economic Development. She began...
CORMP’s Real-Time Data Aids Storm Tracking, Forecasting
June kicked off the start of the 2023 hurricane season, and UNCW's Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program team is busy ensuring its...
BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting June 26
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall, Room...
UNCW Swimming Program Patriarch Dies
Dave Allen, the beloved head coach who founded the UNCW swimming program in the late 70s and molded it into a recurrent power in the Colonial...
BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting June 14
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, originating in Alderman Hall, Room...
Screen Savvy: UNCW Students, Employees Earn Telly Awards
UNCW's Department of Communication Studies, Distance Education and eLearning and Media Production teams are among the recipients of this...
Authors Like No Other
As hearts and toes sprint to the sand, the peace of summer reading has also returned. The UNCW Department of Creative Writing, with its more than...
BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting May 30
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting, beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Dr. Jeanine Mingé Named WCU Associate Dean
Dr. Jeanine Mingé, Associate Provost for Community Engagement and Impact, has accepted the position of Associate Dean for the College of Arts...
A Quality Connection: UNCW Supported by Generosity of Sayeds
It’s been said if you want to help the world, start with science.
Middle School Students Explore Sustainability
UNCW's "JUST US" program promotes awareness of environmental justice issues and engages middle school students in meaningful...
Dr. Aswani K. Volety Formally Installed as UNCW Chancellor
Dr. Aswani K. Volety had stood on the stage of Trask Coliseum before. A former dean of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s College...
UNCW Names UConn’s Michael Oblinger as Athletics Director
Following a national search, Michael Oblinger has been named Athletics Director at UNCW, the university announced today. Currently Deputy Director...
A Message from Chancellor Volety: Spring Semester Welcome
For me, a new year offers the opportunity to look ahead with a fresh perspective. I know which goals were met the previous year, and I know which...
UNCW Earns National APLU Designation
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) designated the...
UNCW to Host Conference
UNCW will be the site of this year’s National Institute of Native Leaders in Higher Education Summer Institute.