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Chancellor Volety

Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Aswani K. Volety serves as our seventh chancellor.

Message from Chancellor Volety

I recently met many new families at a Parents Council Summer Social in Cary, N.C., and they are excited to start their Seahawk journeys. UNCW has seen a 10% increase in first-year applications and a 14% rise in transfer applications compared to last year. 

Cover of Spring 2025 issue of UNCW Magazine

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Aswani Volety: Answering The Call To Serve

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Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

Higher Ed, Higher Impact

UNCW had an economic impact of $3.2 billion on the state of North Carolina in a single year, according to a 2024 report. Spending and investment by the university, its students, visitors and alumni reverberate through the region.

 The Honorable Aldona Woś, M.D., Dare to Learn lecture speaker

Dare to Learn

This lecture series aims to expose the campus community to diverse perspectives from experts and leaders and encourage the community to explore a wide range of ideas. The name reflects the university’s motto, Discere Aude, which is often translated as “dare to learn.”