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...
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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.
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.