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UNCW Alumni Association

UNCW ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

October & November 2025
UNCW Homecoming February 9-15, 2026

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!

Discover What's Ahead
Students with Sammy

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.

Daniela Henderson

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.

Seahawk statue

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!

Seahawks Wings Up

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.

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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.

More Alumni News

University Updates

Ben Woodard

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.

WCE Alums

Theatre Faculty Appear in Amazon Prime Show
Tuning in to The Runarounds, Amazon Prime’s new Wilmington-set show about a fledgling rock band, will turn up a couple of friendly faces.

UNCW Awardees

Marine Mammal Stranding Program Helps Rescue Manatee
UNCW 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.

More UNCW News

Athletics Action

UNCW Mens Basketball team

Six Men's Hoops Games to Air On CBS Sports Network
Our 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.

Tidal Town graphic with CAA trophies

Seahawk Sports Schedules
Discover when and where our student-athletes are competing and share your UNCW pride!

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Seahawk Stories

Jack Mehrtens

Jack Mehrtens '21, '23M
Manager of Partnership Marketing, FC Cincinnati

Justin Hickman

Justin Hickman '24
Recreation therapist, Brynn Marr Hospital

Carleigh Sion

Carleigh Sion '12
Artist, The Lookout Mural

Upcoming Events

Nov

3-7

 

Writer's Week 2025: Multiverse
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NOV

6

 

TEALstarter Projects Live Through Dec. 5
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NOV

8

 

I Am CHHS 5K
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Nov

9

 

Triad Seahawk Social at Topgolf Greensboro
Register by Nov. 2

Nov

7-11

 

UNCW Veterans Week
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Nov

11

 

Planet Ocean Seminar Series
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Nov

15

 

Golden Wing Society Reunion & Induction
RSVP by Nov. 9

Nov

20

 

17th Annual Wagsgiving
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Dec

13

 

UNCW Commencement
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Feb

9-15

 

UNCW Homecoming
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Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 800.596.2880 or alumni@uncw.edu.