UNCW ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
The Coast is Calling. Fall in love with UNCW all over again during UNCW Homecoming, Feb. 9 - 15, 2026. Celebrate your Seahawk spirit and reconnect with fellow alumni, friends and faculty where it all began. Event details and registration open early December — mark your calendar and get ready to make new memories with the people who made your UNCW experience unforgettable!
Opportunities to Connect with Students There are many ways to share your experience, stay connected and make an impact. Fill out the alumni volunteer interest form and we’ll match opportunities with your interests.
UNCWAA Welcomes New Board Leadership A warm, teal-tinged congratulations to alumni leaders stepping into new roles. New Chair, Riley Stephenson '15, and fellow board members like Daniela Henderson '23 are ready to connect.
Seahawks Rising Many of the “40 Under 40” honorees celebrated earlier this month are proud UNCW alumni, soaring high and shaping the future right here in Wilmington!
Making Waves, Soaring Higher More than 3,000 alumni contributed to over $53 million in record-breaking philanthropic support raised last year, making an incredible difference for Seahawks and the communities we serve.
Help Us Build What’s Next We’re committed to giving you an online experience that serves your needs. Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our alumni website feedback form — your input will help guide our upcoming redesign.
CHHS Launches Hall of Fame Nominate a fellow alum by Nov. 15 for the college’s inaugural award, honoring graduates whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to elevate their fields and strengthen their communities.
Theatre Faculty Appear in Amazon Prime ShowTuning in to The Runarounds, Amazon Prime’s new Wilmington-set show about a fledgling rock band, will turn up a couple of friendly faces.
Marine Mammal Stranding Program Helps Rescue ManateeUNCW researchers and students joined efforts to rescue a manatee — part of a long tradition of responding to stranded or at-risk marine mammals along the coast.
Six Men's Hoops Games to Air On CBS Sports NetworkOur reigning CAA Champions open the conference season at North Carolina A&T on Dec. 29 in the league's 2025-26 CBS Sports Network debut.
Seahawk Sports SchedulesDiscover when and where our student-athletes are competing and share your UNCW pride!
Jack Mehrtens '21, '23MManager of Partnership Marketing, FC Cincinnati
Justin Hickman '24Recreation therapist, Brynn Marr Hospital
Carleigh Sion '12Artist, The Lookout Mural
Nov
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Writer's Week 2025: MultiverseView Schedule
NOV
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TEALstarter Projects Live Through Dec. 5Learn More
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I Am CHHS 5KSign Up
9
Triad Seahawk Social at Topgolf GreensboroRegister by Nov. 2
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UNCW Veterans WeekLearn More
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Planet Ocean Seminar SeriesLearn More
15
Golden Wing Society Reunion & InductionRSVP by Nov. 9
20
17th Annual WagsgivingLearn More
Dec
13
UNCW CommencementLearn More
Feb
9-15
UNCW HomecomingSave the Date
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 800.596.2880 or alumni@uncw.edu.
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