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At UNCW, our students, faculty and staff are engaged on campus and in the community.

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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...

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),...

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.

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

UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Recipients

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.

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,...

Gloria Monroe Named SBTDC Director

The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at UNCW has named Gloria Monroe as the new center director.