Spirit Rocks Reservation System to Open October 6
On Monday, Oct. 6, at 8 a.m. UNCW will lift the temporary pause on the use of campus spirit rocks and designated freedom of expression...
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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...
Maintenance Weekend Oct. 10 (5 p.m.) to Oct. 13 (8 a.m.)
From Oct. 10 (5 p.m.) to Oct. 13 (8 a.m.) , as part of our pre-approved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various...
Weather Alert: Closing Out Updates on Tropical Storm Imelda
Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Tropical Storm Imelda is headed out to sea.
UNCW to Remain Open Under Normal Operations
UNCW will remain on a normal operating schedule for Monday, Sept. 29. No classes or campus events are cancelled at this time.
UNCW Continues to Celebrate Family Weekend, Watch Tropical Weather
While students, parents and families enjoy Family Weekend, campus officials continue to maintain a close watch over tropical weather conditions.
UNCW Celebrates Family Weekend, Monitoring Weather
We are bringing together 5,000 family members and students for Family Weekend. Based on the current forecast, we have moved some activities indoors.
UNCW Monitoring Impending Weather Rip Current Hazard
Please be aware of an increased rip currents hazard because of two storms brewing in the Atlantic. Please stay informed and exercise caution at...
UNCW Continues Strong Performance in U.S. News Rankings
Once again, UNCW has earned accolades in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
Freedom of Expression Events Postponed, Spirit Rock Offline
UNCW will temporarily discontinue use of campus spirit rocks and pause freedom of expression events. Any currently scheduled freedom of expression...
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 to Reopen Monday with Enhanced Security Measures
UNCW will reopen on schedule Monday, Sept. 22 with enhanced security measures in place.
UNCW to Remain in Condition 1 Through Sunday, Sept. 21
Out of a continued abundance of caution, UNCW will remain in Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of UNCW Policy 08.221 with all on-campus events...
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...
Campus Lockdown Lifted: All Clear Issued
A series of alerts were issued by University Police following anonymous social media reports of a possible armed individual on campus. The...
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.
Campus Threat Addressed Sept 18
UNCW received a threat, which University Police investigated in coordination with local and state partners.
BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting Sept. 22
The UNCW Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in the Fisher University Union Azalea...
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...
Maintenance Weekend Sept. 5 (5 p.m.) to Sept. 8 (8 a.m.)
From Sept. 5 (5 p.m.) to Sept. 8 (8 a.m.) , as part of our pre-approved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various...
Caleb Herron ’25
UNCW has helped Caleb Herron ’25 grow, connect, and explore, leading him to travel abroad, discover new perspectives and become a passionate...
Maintenance Weekend Aug. 8 (noon) to Aug. 11 (8 a.m.)
From Aug. 8 (noon) to Aug. 11 (8 a.m.) , as part of our pre-approved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various campus...
Justin Hickman '24
Justin Hickman ’24 earned his recreation therapy degree from UNCW to help others—especially veterans—heal and thrive through...