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...
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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Benjamin Ondeck '24
Benjamin Ondeck ’24 maximized his three years at UNCW through rigorous academics, impactful internships and research, all driven by his...
Carleigh Sion ’12
From her days studying in Randall Library to painting a mural in the new Discovery Hall, alumna Carleigh Sion ’12 has contributed to the...
Justin Hickman '24
Justin Hickman ’24 earned his recreation therapy degree from UNCW to help others—especially veterans—heal and thrive through...
Dylan Bradshaw ’19
UNCW alumnus Dylan Bradshaw ’19 reached a turning point in his film career after winning a million-dollar prize for a TV ad he co-created...
Kaela Coles ’24
Kaela Cole ’24 serves as an outreach and marketing representative for 4 Day Movement, a nonprofit with a mission of helping those who fall...
David Gessner
UNCW’s Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing talks how Thoreau “ruined his life,” plans for a new environmental writing...
Pamela Toll
Pamela Toll, professor of art and art history at UNCW, has always felt a deep calling to teach. Every role she’s taken throughout her career...
Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D.
Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D. conducted impactful research at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, collaborating closely with the National Park Service...
Erin Gallagher ’15
Erin Gallagher ’15 is currently pursuing a master’s in food studies from the American University of Rome in Italy. She hopes to be part...
Aidan Duffy ’25
Aidan Duffy ’25 has been secretly spreading joy and excitement at events as UNCW’s beloved mascot, Sammy C. Hawk.
Ella Vitaglione ’25
Ella Vitaglione ’25 journey at UNCW has been transformative, starting with her success in sales competitions, which solidified her passion...
Jordan McLeod '25
Jordan McLeod '25, a public health major at UNCW, has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and the Helping Hand Project,...
Morgan Esposito ’25
Morgan Esposito’s dream of becoming a teacher has been a lifelong passion, and her journey at Watson College of Education has brought that...
Amaria Rankins ’25
Amaria Rankins’ compassion and drive to help others inspired her to pursue a major in social work at UNCW.
Melanie Garces ’25
Driven by an unwavering passion to make a difference, Melanie Garces ’25 chose to major in criminology. As a first-generation college...
William Wylie ’25
For William Wylie ’25, medicine is much more than a job, it’s a calling. The soon to be UNCW graduate plans on returning to the...
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,...
Ayanni Hyman ’25
Driven by personal experiences with chronic illnesses, Ayanni Hyman ’25 chose public health to advocate for underserved communities and has...
Rainey Fish '25
Rainey Fish's experiences at UNCW, including mentorship and leadership roles, have shaped her aspirations to become a pediatric respiratory...
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...