UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
UNCW Celebrates Faculty Awards Ceremony
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FY2026 Research and Innovation Catalytic Funding Awardees
Research and Innovation announced the recipients of FY26 internal catalytic funding.
UNCW Names 2025 Research Achievement Awardees
UNCW Research & Innovation announced eight faculty researchers have been named recipients of the 2025 Research Achievement Awards.
OIC Director Streuli Recognized as Registered Technology Transfer Professional
OIC Director Justin Streuli was certified as a Registered Technology Transfer Professional by the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals.
Jared Wood '20, Ph.D.'25
Jared Wood’s path to pursue a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at UNCW has been driven by a lifelong passion for science,...
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...
Associate Professor Joseph Covi Among National Class of Emerging Inventors
Department of Biology and Marine Biology Associate Professor Joseph Covi is among 162 honorees recognized this year by the National Academy of...
UNCW's Rising Impact on Coral Research
UNCW's faculty are advancing coral reef conservation with groundbreaking research on coral spawning, restoration and genetic resilience.
Love Data Week Explores Open Access and Collaborative Research Trends
Love Data Week Explores Open Access
Guidance and Support Following Federal Executive Actions
RIST Staff Guidance and Support Following Federal Executive Actions
UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare Programs
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a $25 million gift commitment from Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife Linda ’78,...
High-tech Job Opportunities on the Horizon for Students
A partnership with the College of Science and Engineering, Protocase and 45Drives will provide training, research and career opportunities for UNCW...
NCInnovation Names Wilmington Hub Director
Scott Davis ’17, ’18M has been named NCInnovation’s hub director for Wilmington and the southeastern NC region.
UNCW Awarded $1.5M for Coastal Research
UNCW has received $1.5 million in grant funding to lead the TEAL-SHIPS Transect Expedition, a groundbreaking project aimed at studying coastal...
UNCW Climbs in 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs Rankings
UNCW has climbed in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” rankings, demonstrating its commitment to academic...
Research Team Headed to Antarctica to Study Sea Urchins
Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...
UNCW Graduates Embark on New Journeys
Approximately 2,500 graduates embarked on a journey in their lives on Dec. 14, equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences to help shape...
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.
UNCW Students Earn Prestigious Awards to Study in Oman
Three students, Saleen Aljakhbeer ’24, Roman Fermanian ’26, and Philip Nazzaro ’24, won highly competitive awards that allowed...
Research Hubs Dive Deep
The UNCW’s Research Hubs program is a new initiative that provides the wide-ranging support necessary to address overwhelming problems. The...
Anna Vreeling ’25
Anna Vreeling ’25 is dedicated to studying clinical research at UNCW. Inspired by her personal experiences, she aims to make significant...
UNCW Seals Partnerships with Three International Universities
UNC Wilmington has established partnerships with international universities to create opportunities to elevate academic and cultural experiences.
NCInnovation Selects UNCW as Research Hub
UNC Wilmington is proud to announce it is now a headquarter location for NCInnovation’s applied research support.
UNCW Launches NSF-Funded Initiative to Promote Women in STEM
UNC Wilmington has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation to launch the “UNC-by-the-S.E.A. (STEM Equity...