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2023 Archives

December

Mayra Robles ’18, ’23M

Mayra Robles’ connection with UNCW has come full circle. Her first interaction with the university began as a high school student. In...

Lauren Brooks '23

Wilmington native and elementary education major Lauren Brooks wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father and brother and graduate from UNCW,...

Mason Crawford ’19, ’21M, ’23M

If Mason Crawford ’19, ’21M, ’23M had to describe their UNCW experience in three words, the soon-to-be three-time alum would...

Nathan Hedrick '23

Nathan Hedrick '23 used his marketing skills to organize an Esports tournament, bringing together nine other colleges to compete in the Rocket...

Katie Barton '23

Katie Barton has always wanted a career centered around animals, so a biology major was her first choice. Participation in UNCW's First Year...

November

Deepak Rauniyar

A native of Nepal, Deepak Rauniyar has found his home at UNCW as a teacher and a filmmaker.

Heather Wilson ’05M

Art museums have always been a sanctuary for Heather Wilson ’05M. She hopes to create that same atmosphere for visitors to the Cameron Art...

Daelon Petty '26

For Daelon Petty '26, being a first-generation student means changing the trajectory of his life and possibly those he will aid in his future...

Rochelle David '26

Rochelle David takes immense pride in being a first-generation student and American. It is important to her that she use every opportunity while at...

Louis Bon-Ami, NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow

Louis Bon-Ami hopes to repay the investment educators made in him by investing in other students. Bon-Ami serves as a NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow.

October

Mike Oblinger, Director of Athletics

A graduate school mentor set Mike Oblinger on the path that led to him taking over UNCW Athletics this past April.

Stephanie Caulder, CHSSA Founding Dean

When Stephanie Caulder considered the opportunity to return to her hometown to lead a brand-new college at UNCW, she knew it was a calling and her...

Ron Vetter, CSE Founding Dean

Ron Vetter believes change offers opportunities for improvement – in technology and in life. For nearly three decades, Vetter has taken...

Jack Watson, CHHS Dean

Jack Watson always thought he would become a practicing sports psychologist, but in graduate school he discovered a passion for teaching that led...

August

Joe Browning

Joe Browning has racked up impressive stats during his 37 years as a collegiate athletic administrator at UNCW.

Kelli Griggs '09   

One of communication studies graduate Kelli Griggs’ '09 core memories of her time at UNCW are late nights in the editing bays working on...

Nolan Byrd ’23

When former Senior Class President Nolan Byrd ’23 was considering his future after UNCW, he knew he wanted something that would not only pay...

July

Emily Andrews '23

Emily Andrews ' 23 got her foot in the door at local television station WWAY through a summer internship she started at the urging of Jeff...

Nakyah McNeal ’23   

Nakyah McNeal ’23 hopes to put her social work degree to use helping college students and plans to pursue a master’s degree in...

Sarah Olson '23

After completing her degree in finance with a minor in international studies, Sarah Olson '23 is considering heading back to Africa or Asia to...

June

Terry Artis Jr. ’23

Since becoming a student at UNCW, Terry Artis Jr. '23 has performed in numerous campus and community events, from commencement to the...

Andrea Niebel ’23

UNCW has provided Andrea Niebel' 23 with an abundance of opportunities to pursue her dreams, including working with the Wrightsville Beach...

May

Skyler McLaughlin ’21, ’23M

Witnessing the Seahawk community come together to help one of their own was one of the reasons Skyler McLaughlin ’21, ’23M decided to...

Leanne Churchill '23

Leanne Churchill had planned her life around a career in the U.S. Air Force, but an injury abruptly ended her 11-year career. She pivoted to...

Maddie Picken '23

When she was three, Maddie Picken’s mother asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. She answered, “a nurse.” Picken...

Tre Woods '23

When he began considering different schools of education, UNCW’s Watson College of Education stood out to Tre Woods “because of the...

April

Shay Webb ’20, ’23M

Shay Webb ’20, ’23M is one of 1.45 million Americans currently living with type 1 diabetes, which fueled her decision to pursue a...

Brienna Rafferty '23

Brienna Rafferty '23 and other members of the Asian Student Association's executive board led the charge to establish an Asian Heritage...

Jenny Norris ’23

A brain tumor did not deter Jenny Norris from achieving her goal of obtaining a psychology degree.

Darron Jenkins

In some ways, Darron Jenkins is a community architect. He works with campus partners to design smaller communities where students can learn, grow...

Thomas Nietman

After a severe bout with pneumonia that required hospitalization and a long recovery, Thomas Nietman needed extensive respiratory therapy, a...

Kristy Witte '22

When Kristy Witte '22 was in high school, she suffered two season-ending injuries, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in both knees....

Michaela Howells

Michaela Howells’ fascination with evolution and medicine led her to a career as a biocultural anthropologist, which bridged her passions and...

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