UNCW ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
A Look Back at Homecoming 2025Over the course of four days, more than 5,000 alumni, fans, families, and friends came together to celebrate the spirit of our Seahawk community — including more than 1,000 alumni returning to the nest to reconnect, reminisce, and join in the festivities — as well as a Trask Coliseum sell out for the Homecoming kickoff game against Charleston.
UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare ProgramsDr. Yousry Sayed and his wife, Linda ’78, ’85M, have made the largest philanthropic commitment in UNCW’s history, setting a new benchmark for generosity and vision.
High-tech Job Opportunities on the Horizon for Students
UNCW Awarded $1.5M for Coastal Research
UNCW Climbs in 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs Rankings
UNCW Announces Alumni Association Distinguished Awards RecipientsThe 2025 honorees were recognized on court during the Feb. 15 men’s basketball game. A formal celebration will take place as a part of Weekend in Wilmington in June.
Distinguished Alumnus
Robert T. Abbotts '85
Distinguished Young Alumna
Laurel Shackleton Hillen Engel '14
Distinguished Citizen
Mary Claire "MC" Curran '11
Distinguished Diversity Honoree
John Scholz '84
CHSSA Celebrates Grand Opening & Dedication of Applied Learning Classroom
A New Giving Initiative Soars to Excellence
Seahawk Club Sets Record With 2,752 Members in 2024"We want to sincerely thank everyone who donated to support our coaches and student-athletes," said Associate Athletics Director for Development Adam Fearing.
NCW, WSFX Announce 8-Game Broadcast Schedule
Three Seahawks Honored By CAA
Single-Game Baseball Tickets Now on Sale
Deposits Now Open for 2025-26 Basketball Season Tickets
Hawk's Eye View: Caden Lang '23 AKA Teal Suit GuyIt all started with a simple impulse purchase that became a defining symbol of Caden's passion for UNCW Athletics and made him a beloved figure among Seahawks fans.
Jenny Root ’10 Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists & Engineers
Hannah Moon ’08 Named 2025 SE Region Teacher of the Year
NCInnovation Names Scott Davis ’17, ’18M Wilmington Hub Director
Courtenay Mencini ’14 Stays Connected to UNCW on Alumni Association Board
Fabio Hurtado ’24 Ed.D. Makes Education His Life’s Work
Mar
8
CAA Tournament Seahawk SocialLearn More
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Chemistry Milestones: Celebrating UNCW's Progress & Potential | Learn More
Apr
3
Film SymposiumLearn more
8-9
Seahawks GiveLearn more
26
30th Annual OozeballLearn more
June
6-8
Weekend in WilmingtonLearn more
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 800.596.2880 or alumni@uncw.edu.
UNCW Alumni Associationalumni@uncw.edu | alumni.uncw.edu | (800) 596.2880601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403The UNCW Alumni Association is the lead supporter of the university's strategic vision and strives to engage and connect alumni to each other and into the life of the university and its students through regional, affinity, reunion, student and career-based programs.