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Seahawk Stories

Seahawk Stories is an online collection of profiles about the people who make UNCW soar.  By sharing their stories, we are also sharing the university's story.

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Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed.

Brian Brinkley '93, '99 M.Ed. has dedicated 31 years to teaching, including 18 years as the director of the B Betty Holden Stike...

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...

Sana '24M

After earning her bachelor's degree in India, Sana ’24M was eager to explore new opportunities. Driven by her aspiration to study in the...

Natalie Tidler '24M

Natalie Tidler's time at UNCW, enriched by supportive faculty and hands-on field experiences, strengthened her love for teaching.

Takeem Dennis '24

Takeem Dennis '24, a music education major and former Marine, discovered his passion for music in the fifth grade and believes that attending...

Jordan McLeod

Recreational prosthetic fingers that are both less expensive and easier to build now exist, thanks to a group of UNCW students.

Culinary Champion: Q&A with Ryan Andress

With a career spanning 30 years, Chef Ryan Andress serves as executive chef at UNCW, where he focuses on creating diverse, nutritious meals and...

Jayson Arendt ’24

From two-time CAA baseball champion to country music rising star, Jayson Arendt ’24 took a leap of faith to form a band while still enrolled...

Tyler Jones ’11

Tyler Jones' transition to college life at UNCW came with challenges. Through community involvement and support, he found balance and success,...

Anna Vreeling ’25

Anna Vreeling ’25 is dedicated to studying clinical research at UNCW. Inspired by her personal experiences, she aims to make significant...

Kevin Ojaniit ’23

Kevin Ojaniit ’23 never thought that teaching would be in his future until his sophomore year at UNCW. After switching majors twice, Ojaniit...

Bryan Holman '25

Bryan Holman '25 shares his experience in Afghanistan, shedding light on the days leading up to the tragic bombing that claimed the lives of...

Lia Hudgins ’26

Lia Hudgins ’26, a driven first-generation student, identified a need for a community among students like herself. Taking the initiative, she...

Maggie Bannon ’23Ed.D.

Maggie Bannon ’23Ed.D. worked hard to climb the academic and professional ladder as a first-generation student, and now as the director of...

Jan Donahue, First Women's Basketball and Volleyball Coach

Legacies begin when a person is bold enough to make them. Jan Donahue was that person 50 years ago when she started the university’s first...

Family Ties: Barri Piner '94 and Her Daughters’ Shared Journey at UNCW

Barri Piner '94, an English instructor, returned to her alma mater to teach and now has three daughters studying English at UNCW. Each...

Mia Gallagher ’26

Mia Gallagher ’26 discovered the perfect collegiate environment at UNCW. Here, she could immerse herself in her academic pursuits while...

Mitchell Bloomer ’24M

After an initial career as a probation officer, and later roles within the Illinois judicial and correctional systems, Mitchell Bloomer '24M...

Steve McCrossan ’06, ’10M, ’14MPA

Steve McCrossan's transition from a career in hospitality to nonprofit leadership is a testament to his desire to serve others.

New Nesting Spot for the Soaring Seahawk

The iconic Soaring Seahawk sculpture, a cherished emblem of our university’s spirit and pride, embarked on a new chapter on August 28. The...

Bilingual Seahawks Break Barriers for Local Youth

UNCW students in Spanish for Bilingual Speakers classes use their linguistic and cultural knowledge to mentor New Hanover County elementary...

Christine Reed Davis, Skyler Stein '26 Want Students to Share Their Voices

UNCW’s new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christine Reed Davis and recently elected Student Body President Skyler Stein '26 have...

Xingyi Ren '24

As a young child, Xingyi “Ren” Ren ’24 spent a lot of time in hospitals due to a congenital heart defect and credits her...

Bobby Guntoro ’11

“All in” is the motto of UNCW Swimming and Diving Head Coach Bobby Guntoro ’11, who also encourages his student-athletes to share...

Nicolette Fulton ’02

A first-generation college student Nicolette Fulton was recently appointed authority attorney by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.

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