UNCW ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
A Weekend to RememberEarlier this month, Seahawks dove into the wonders of our city by the sea. During the 2nd Annual Weekend in Wilmington, we celebrated the Center for Marine Science's 25th anniversary and our 2025 Distinguished Award recipients. Seahawk spirit was abundant while friends and families competed at a downtown barcade and supported alumni-owned businesses.
Invest in Seahawk Stories and the Future of UNCW Thanks to the support of alumni donors, UNCW continues to help students soar to incredible heights. Your gift by June 30 paves the way for future generations and their life-changing experiences.
Dig In: Your Seahawk Summer Cookbook Has Arrived!From beachy bites to backyard BBQs, the Seahawk Summer Cookbook serves up favorite flavors from alumni across the globe.
Beyond the Tassel In May, we welcomed more than 3,100 new graduates to Seahawk alumni family. Explore their inspiring stories and relive Commencement highlights in our photo galleries.
UNCW Magazine Has Landed!From Watson College of Educations new's Ability Garden to global ocean conservation — there’s so much to Show & Teal in the spring UNCW Magazine! Didn't get yours? Update your address to receive the winter issue!
UNCW Wins Esports Championship
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Receives Full Accreditation
Humpback Whales See Less Than We Thought
UNCW Media Production Team Wins Three Telly Awards
10K Reasons to Love UNCW We’re close to 10K Instagram followers and are curious — what’s your reason for loving UNCW? Beach sunsets? Lifelong friends? Follow @uncw.alumni, share your reason, and watch for our 10K giveaway!
WCE Alums Named NHCS Educators of the Year Congratulations to Alicia Chapman ’21M, Jessica Harvey ’12M, Benjamin Lord ’22M and Desiree Traylor ’14 for being recognized for their excellence and impact.
Nominations Open for Distinguished Alumni Awards Nominate a Seahawk who is making waves for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards by October 19. Honorees will be recognized at Homecoming and during the Distinguished Awards Reception.
Seahawks Shine in Spring Semester Our student-athletes are stars in the in the classroom too! This spring, 23 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA and 67% held a 3.0 or higher.
Track and Field Ends Season at NCAA East First Round
UNCW Men’s Rugby Club Wins National Championship
Bethany Meighen ’15 Ph.D.Concord University President
Aidan Duffy ’25Four-time CAA swimming championSammy C. Hawk
Meredith Connelly ’113D Artist
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Durham Bulls Picnic Save the Date
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Carolina Panthers Alumni Outing Save the Date
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 800.596.2880 or alumni@uncw.edu.
UNCW Alumni Associationalumni@uncw.edu | alumni.uncw.edu | (800) 596.2880 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 The 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.