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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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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.

Michelle Kerr '24

Having moved from Ontario, Canada, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michelle Kerr '24 was determined to find her place at UNCW.

Anay Soto-Gomez '24

Anay Soto-Gomez's journey to becoming a teacher was driven by the desire to ease the burden of children who struggle to find a sense of...

Diandre' Richie '24

During his undergraduate journey at UNCW, Diandre’ Richie ’24 experienced unexpected opportunities, from conducting research to...

Kris Mosher-Gomez ’24

Kris Mosher-Gomez’s childhood experience with hospitals during his cancer treatments fostered a sense of comfort in medical environments,...

Kim Carr '24M

With over two decades of teaching experience in public schools, Kim Carr ’24M felt ready to explore a career in film.

Mercedes Wooten '24

As a first-generation college student, obtaining a degree held immense importance for Mercedes Wooten’24, a business administration major in...

Angel Hernandez ’21, ’27 Ph.D.

Angel Hernandez ’21, ’27 Ph.D. began his Seahawk journey after attending Isaac Bear Early College, a partnership between New Hanover...

Bentley Settin '24

Bentley Settin's undergraduate research experience at UNCW has prepared her in many ways for the future.

Bo Huff '24

Bo Huff '24, an environmental science major, is a dedicated researcher and conservationist whose love for wildlife inspired his own education.

Jay Sumakeris ’23

Jay Sumakeris ’23 spent their time at UNCW researching, crunching numbers and building bridges as a dual major in statistics and psychology...

Susan Smith

Susan Smith manages all membership services for the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center.  

Dusty Sanders ’23

After eight years of service in the U.S. Army and serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dusty Sanders ’23 began...

Gia Long '91

Gia Long '91 has deep and long-standing ties to the university. Soon after graduating, she joined the UNCW Alumni Association Board of...

Denise Henning

Denise Henning, director of UNCW/3C, is an Equity Champion Consultant for the Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Education Collaborative, a...

Allie Best '23M

UNCW graduate student Allie Best received the North Carolina Sea and Space Grant, a fellowship awarded to students whose research explores...

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...

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