Teaching with Joy
The idea began with students leaning together around tables in a high school classroom, talking through their work as a steady hum of engaged,...
Giving News & Stories
At UNCW, every gift creates a wave. Explore stories of students, alumni, faculty and supporters creating opportunities, inspiring innovation and helping provide solutions to global challenges.
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Jake Shannon ’25
Jake Shannon ’25 became one of UNCW’s most dependable defenders, earning top honors and logging 6,219 career minutes. His lifelong...
Scholarships and Fellowships: Impact of Giving
At UNCW, the impact of giving is exemplified by David ’78 and Helen Congdon’s historic $10 million commitment.
A Network of Partners. A World of Opportunity.
At the Cameron School of Business, consultancy often moves beyond the classroom, taking students into boardrooms of nonprofits, public agencies and...
From Advice to Access: Why Mentorship Matters
The Homecoming Brunch hosted by AAGA showcases the power of alumni engagement — and how intentional mentorship helps students find their...
Growing Intelligence
It started with a suburban backyard garden but could provide the decision-making tools that farmers and others need to cultivate their land for...
UNCW Establishes Jerry Wainwright Scholarship
Men's basketball coaching icon Jerry Wainwright, who put UNCW's program on the map in early 2000s, is being recognized with the...
UNCW Alums Bring Innovation Through Oyster Farming
Conor and Alyssa MacNair transformed a shared passion for sustainability into a thriving shellfish farm nestled in the salty waters...
Investing in the Future of STEM
Investing in the Future of STEM
A Gift That Comes Full Circle
A Gift That Comes Full Circle
A Legacy in the Making
Hartman Siblings Find Home and Purpose at UNCW
Bolduc Kirschner Endowment
Bolduc-Kirschner Endowment Supports COM Students in Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom
UNCW Dedicates Sayed Hall Following Historic Gift
UNCW’s Education Building has a new name — Sayed Hall. University officials named the building in honor of Dr. Yousry Sayed and his...
A Lifelong Commitment to Mentorship and Medicine
A Lifelong Commitment to Mentorship and Medicine
Student Success Spotlight: Olga Romero Zelaya
Student Success Spotlight Olga Romero Zelaya
The Sayeds’ Legacy of Generosity
The Sayeds committed $25 million to UNCW to support healthcare initiatives and teacher recruitment, the largest philanthropic commitment in...
Alumni Events Year in Review Spring 2025
Updates from the UNCW Alumni Association about local events that both celebrate and serve
Donors Make Waves in Historic Seahawks Give Campaign
UNCW made waves during a record-breaking Seahawks Give, the university's annual 24-hour giving challenge.
University Philanthropy Impact Celebrated at Scholarship Dinner
University Philanthropy Impact Celebrated at Scholarship Dinner
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,...
UNCW Awards Honorary Doctorate to Philanthropist Linda Sayed
Linda Sayed ’78, ’85M will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during UNCW’s Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony,...
CHSSA Celebrates Opening of COM Studies Applied Learning Classroom
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at UNCW celebrated the dedication of the new Applied Learning Classroom supported by the...
CHSSA Celebrates Applied Learning Classroom
CHSSA Celebrates Grand Opening & Dedication of Applied Learning Classroom
UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare Programs
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a $25 million gift commitment from Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife Linda ’78,...
Caison Crossing Connects UNCW's Past and Future
Caison Crossing Connects UNCW's Past and Future
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.
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...
New Special Collection for Randall Library
New Special Collection for Randall Library