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The Coast Is Calling
The latest UNCW Magazine explores the university's coastal identity through people, programs, places and partnerships.
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CIE and OIC Drive Change Through Innovation and Collaboration
UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Office of Innovation and Commercialization are transforming ideas into impact through innovation, commercialization and strategic partnerships.
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Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge
UNCW’s undergraduate engineering students are actively engaged in high-impact, faculty-mentored research across coastal, intelligent system and software engineering, gaining hands-on experience that shapes their academic and career trajectories.
Learn More
Researcher Leads Effort to Eliminate Malaria in Uganda
Associate Professor Michelle Cathorall’s Malaria Mastery Prevention Program empowers Ugandan communities through education, rapid testing, and student-driven research to break the cycle of infection and build sustainable public health solutions.
Learn More
Kenan Auditorium Presents 2025-26 Season
Kenan Auditorium’s new season dazzles with world-class talent, festive flair, and local artistry. Grab your tickets today!
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109
Among Public National Universities, U.S. News & World Report
8 Years
Featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges
12th
Nationally, Best Online Bachelor's Programs, U.S. News & World Report
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EVENTS
UNCW Business, Education Advance in 2026 Rankings
For nearly a decade, UNCW has ranked among the nation’s best in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. The 2026 Best Graduate Schools list is no exception.
Read more
UNCW Selected to Participate in ARIS Research Impact Program
Research Projects Among Recipients of NCInnovation Pipeline Grants
Researchers Issued Patent for Neck Strength Assessment Tool
UNCW to Host Veterans Jamboree
VIEW ALL
America 250: Southeastern North Carolina Veterans Jamboree
The family-friendly event includes live music, food trucks and is free and open to all.
Read more
UNCW Theatre Presents Crimes of the Heart
Thursday, April 23
Spring 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 8
Innovate and Elevate: A Workshop for UNCW Faculty, Researchers and Graduate Students
Tuesday, May 12
VIEW ALL
Chancellor’s Corner
As we move through a busy spring season, our campus is alive with opportunities to celebrate soaring Seahawks. From the classroom to the basketball court to the pool, the achievements of our students, faculty and staff continue to elevate the spirit and distinction of North Carolina’s coastal university.
Read the Chancellor’s message
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SEAHAWK STORIES
As a Seahawk, your flight is your own. We each launch from communities that have shaped us, and we build new communities as we go — some right here on the UNCW campus. Hear from the fierce and generous individuals who are making our community stronger, more diverse, more unique.
Meet more Seahawks
Emily Reier ’28
As editor-in-chief of “The Seahawk,” Emily Reier ’28 balances deadlines, ethics and newsrooms full of clashing personalities all with grace.
Emily Reier's Story
Charlotte Brown
From dances to haunted houses, Charlotte Brown has turned the residence halls of UNCW into an experience worth remembering as the president of the Residence Hall Association. “Our main goal is to build community."
Charlotte Brown's Story
Udnaa Chuluunbaatar
Fostering a space where students feel that their unique experiences are recognized, respected and celebrated, Udnaa Chuluunbaatar is at the center of it all as the coordinator of the Asian Heritage Cultural Center at UNCW.
Udnaa Chuluunbaatar's Story
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OUR COMMITMENT TO
Educational Excellence
Outreach & Engagement
Global Connections
Our Alumni & Friends
Educational Excellence
UNCW stands out among the best universities in the UNC System, ranking near the Top 100 Public Universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The UNCW experience integrates teaching and mentoring with research and service, preparing students to soar after graduation.
Top 20 Nationally
See where we rank
Outreach & Engagement
Whether it's teaching a child to read, pounding nails to build a new house or planting vegetables at a community farm, find a multitude of opportunities to connect to our community and support a thriving future for southeastern North Carolina, our surrounding region, the nation and the world.
Opportunities Await
Connections & Belonging
Global Connections
International education is integral to global citizenship. At UNCW we offer education abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students, nurture faculty and staff international professional development, host international students studying at UNCW and support on-campus extracurricular international programming.
Go Global
Get Connected
Alumni & Friends
You’ve earned your degree, spread your wings, taken flight and are soaring. And we all know that once a Seahawk, always a Seahawk! No matter where you are or what you’re doing, we’re here to connect and involve you – our alumni, students and friends – in the promotion and advancement of this great university.
Connect
Get Involved
UN ‘Sea’ W
Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach
Sea turtles are more than charismatic marine creatures — they’re vital barometers of ocean health. By studying their movements and physiology, graduate researchers Caroline VanDuzer and Jamie Clark are uncovering how rising temperatures are reshaping marine ecosystems.
Read the Full Feature Story
Supporting Global Ocean Education
I AM WATER
I AM WATER and UNCW researchers are empowering youth to protect the ocean through hands-on conservation and immersive marine education.
Learn More
Research Hubs Dive Deep
Focus on Maritime Cybersecurity and Brain Health
The UNCW’s Research Hubs program supports interdisciplinary research collaborations with $100,000 annually for up to three years, focusing on maritime cybersecurity and brain health. The Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology and Education Center (MCARTEC) aims to enhance the cyber resilience of the maritime transportation system, while the Brain Health Resilience Hub addresses brain health issues through innovative research and collaboration.
Read the Full Feature Story
Creating a Living Laboratory
Finding Solutions. Protecting Resources.
A project aimed at mitigating floodwater issues at the Battleship North Carolina site involves monitoring the challenging marsh environment. UNCW's Coastal and Estuarine Studies Lab is tracking physical and biological changes to address significant increases in flooding at the historic site.
READ THE FULL NEWS STORY
Discovering New Knowledge
Excavating Evidence of Early Agricultural Engineering
With the use of a side-scan sonar and positioning systems, researchers are searching for archaeological evidence of the rice fields once situated along the lower Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers’ banks.
Read the full story
Collaborative Research
Understanding Frying Pan Shoals Ecology
UNCW researchers and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management are studying Frying Pan Shoals as a possible offshore sand source. The university will receive $2 million in funding for the four-year collaborative research project.
Read the Full News Story
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04
05
06
1st
Wilmington declared the first World War II Heritage City in the U.S.
2nd
Best Places in U.S. to Live & Work
322
Miles of Pristine Shoreline in NC
Skip to header
Skip to Content
Skip to Footer
Seahawks
Soar Together
SEAHAWKS IN ACTION
Enjoy a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking and thoughtful expression.
Apply Now
The Coast Is Calling
The latest UNCW Magazine explores the university's coastal identity through people, programs, places and partnerships.
Discover More
CIE and OIC Drive Change Through Innovation and Collaboration
UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Office of Innovation and Commercialization are transforming ideas into impact through innovation, commercialization and strategic partnerships.
Explore Innovation
Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge
UNCW’s undergraduate engineering students are actively engaged in high-impact, faculty-mentored research across coastal, intelligent system and software engineering, gaining hands-on experience that shapes their academic and career trajectories.
Learn More
Researcher Leads Effort to Eliminate Malaria in Uganda
Associate Professor Michelle Cathorall’s Malaria Mastery Prevention Program empowers Ugandan communities through education, rapid testing, and student-driven research to break the cycle of infection and build sustainable public health solutions.
Learn More
Kenan Auditorium Presents 2025-26 Season
Kenan Auditorium’s new season dazzles with world-class talent, festive flair, and local artistry. Grab your tickets today!
Learn More
109
Among Public National Universities, U.S. News & World Report
8 Years
Featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges
12th
Nationally, Best Online Bachelor's Programs, U.S. News & World Report
Your browser does not support the video tag.
NEWS
EVENTS
UNCW Business, Education Advance in 2026 Rankings
For nearly a decade, UNCW has ranked among the nation’s best in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. The 2026 Best Graduate Schools list is no exception.
Read more
UNCW Selected to Participate in ARIS Research Impact Program
Research Projects Among Recipients of NCInnovation Pipeline Grants
Researchers Issued Patent for Neck Strength Assessment Tool
UNCW to Host Veterans Jamboree
VIEW ALL
America 250: Southeastern North Carolina Veterans Jamboree
The family-friendly event includes live music, food trucks and is free and open to all.
Read more
UNCW Theatre Presents Crimes of the Heart
Thursday, April 23
Spring 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 8
Innovate and Elevate: A Workshop for UNCW Faculty, Researchers and Graduate Students
Tuesday, May 12
VIEW ALL
Chancellor’s Corner
As we move through a busy spring season, our campus is alive with opportunities to celebrate soaring Seahawks. From the classroom to the basketball court to the pool, the achievements of our students, faculty and staff continue to elevate the spirit and distinction of North Carolina’s coastal university.
Read the Chancellor’s message
Explore Our Campus. Take the UNCW Virtual Tour
Plus Icon
Plus Icon
Plus Icon
SEAHAWK STORIES
As a Seahawk, your flight is your own. We each launch from communities that have shaped us, and we build new communities as we go — some right here on the UNCW campus. Hear from the fierce and generous individuals who are making our community stronger, more diverse, more unique.
Meet more Seahawks
Emily Reier ’28
As editor-in-chief of “The Seahawk,” Emily Reier ’28 balances deadlines, ethics and newsrooms full of clashing personalities all with grace.
Emily Reier's Story
Charlotte Brown
From dances to haunted houses, Charlotte Brown has turned the residence halls of UNCW into an experience worth remembering as the president of the Residence Hall Association. “Our main goal is to build community."
Charlotte Brown's Story
Udnaa Chuluunbaatar
Fostering a space where students feel that their unique experiences are recognized, respected and celebrated, Udnaa Chuluunbaatar is at the center of it all as the coordinator of the Asian Heritage Cultural Center at UNCW.
Udnaa Chuluunbaatar's Story
prev
Next
Every Wave Starts With You
April 14–15, Seahawks Give brings our community together to create waves of support — fueling student success, innovation and opportunity across campus.
Make Waves During Seahawks Give
OUR COMMITMENT TO
Educational Excellence
Outreach & Engagement
Global Connections
Our Alumni & Friends
Educational Excellence
UNCW stands out among the best universities in the UNC System, ranking near the Top 100 Public Universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The UNCW experience integrates teaching and mentoring with research and service, preparing students to soar after graduation.
Top 20 Nationally
See where we rank
Outreach & Engagement
Whether it's teaching a child to read, pounding nails to build a new house or planting vegetables at a community farm, find a multitude of opportunities to connect to our community and support a thriving future for southeastern North Carolina, our surrounding region, the nation and the world.
Opportunities Await
Connections & Belonging
Global Connections
International education is integral to global citizenship. At UNCW we offer education abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students, nurture faculty and staff international professional development, host international students studying at UNCW and support on-campus extracurricular international programming.
Go Global
Get Connected
Alumni & Friends
You’ve earned your degree, spread your wings, taken flight and are soaring. And we all know that once a Seahawk, always a Seahawk! No matter where you are or what you’re doing, we’re here to connect and involve you – our alumni, students and friends – in the promotion and advancement of this great university.
Connect
Get Involved
UN ‘Sea’ W
Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach
Sea turtles are more than charismatic marine creatures — they’re vital barometers of ocean health. By studying their movements and physiology, graduate researchers Caroline VanDuzer and Jamie Clark are uncovering how rising temperatures are reshaping marine ecosystems.
Read the Full Feature Story
Supporting Global Ocean Education
I AM WATER
I AM WATER and UNCW researchers are empowering youth to protect the ocean through hands-on conservation and immersive marine education.
Learn More
Research Hubs Dive Deep
Focus on Maritime Cybersecurity and Brain Health
The UNCW’s Research Hubs program supports interdisciplinary research collaborations with $100,000 annually for up to three years, focusing on maritime cybersecurity and brain health. The Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology and Education Center (MCARTEC) aims to enhance the cyber resilience of the maritime transportation system, while the Brain Health Resilience Hub addresses brain health issues through innovative research and collaboration.
Read the Full Feature Story
Creating a Living Laboratory
Finding Solutions. Protecting Resources.
A project aimed at mitigating floodwater issues at the Battleship North Carolina site involves monitoring the challenging marsh environment. UNCW's Coastal and Estuarine Studies Lab is tracking physical and biological changes to address significant increases in flooding at the historic site.
READ THE FULL NEWS STORY
Discovering New Knowledge
Excavating Evidence of Early Agricultural Engineering
With the use of a side-scan sonar and positioning systems, researchers are searching for archaeological evidence of the rice fields once situated along the lower Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers’ banks.
Read the full story
Collaborative Research
Understanding Frying Pan Shoals Ecology
UNCW researchers and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management are studying Frying Pan Shoals as a possible offshore sand source. The university will receive $2 million in funding for the four-year collaborative research project.
Read the Full News Story
01
02
03
04
05
06
1st
Wilmington declared the first World War II Heritage City in the U.S.
2nd
Best Places in U.S. to Live & Work
322
Miles of Pristine Shoreline in NC