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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,...

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

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