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2026 CMS Archives

May

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FY2027 Research and Innovation Catalytic Funding Awardees

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07 May 2026

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Five Faculty Named 2026 Research Achievement Award Recipients

Ben Blumenthal
07 May 2026

April

Arthur Everett Takes Top Honor at UNCW Staff Recognition Event

Caroline Cropp
30 April 2026

March

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UNCW is Building Community Flood Resilience

MaryEllen Frizzell
10 March 2026

February

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From Moonlit Hatchlings to Marine Labs

Maggie Beck
19 February 2026

January

Winter Weather Update: UNCW Will Close Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Office of University Relations
30 January 2026

UNCW Recognized Nationally for Community Engagement

Sydney Bouchelle ’19
12 January 2026

MarineQuest: Inspiring a Coastal Commitment that Spans Generations

Emily Reier ’28
05 January 2026