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...
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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.