UNCW ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
We're building new ways for Seahawks to stay connected. In preparation for the launch of a new alumni website next month, we invite you to update your information and share your family's connections to UNCW. As a thank-you for your participation by June 30, you'll earn a chance to win a coastal getaway, Wilmington experiences and exclusive Seahawk gifts.
Distinguished Award Honorees Recognized During Weekend in Wilmington
From inspiring young learners to protecting our coasts and leading with heart, these Seahawks continue to soar. We're proud to recognize Trevor Todd ’16, Kerri Allen ’11, ’13M and Ed Sundy Jr. ’73 as our 2026 award honorees! If you'd like to nominate a Seahawk for the 2027 Distinguished Awards, please submit the nomination form.
Seahawks Light Up the Field, and the StageFrom Brooks Field to Banana Ball, alumni Zachary Bridges '21, Noah Bridges '22 and Jayson Arendt ’24, bring Seahawk grit to one of the most entertaining shows in sports. Arendt also earned a golden ticket on this season's American Idol after wowing the judges.
Leading the Flock in 40 Under 40 HonorsMore than one-third of this year's Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 honorees are Seahawks.
Creating OpportunityBecause of donors, UNCW students are gaining the experience and education they need to succeed. Make a gift by June 30 to join Seahawk alumni investing in the next generation.
UNCW Medical School Moves ForwardMomentum is building at UNCW around an idea years in the making: educating future doctors closer to communities that need them most.
Aerospace Partnership Expands UNCW's Global ReachUNCW’s RAIN Lab has joined an elite international team led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to improve the accuracy of global precipitation measurements.
Growing Smarter Solutions for Sustainable FarmingA UNCW student-faculty research team is developing AI-powered robotics that could help farmers worldwide make smarter, more sustainable decisions about soil health.
See How Seahawks Are Creating MomentumThe latest UNCW Magazine explores how we're strengthening communities, advancing research and preparing the next generation of Seahawks.
UNCW Soccer Standouts Prepare for FIFA World Cup Hjalmar Ekdal and Austin MacPhee '02 are preparing to represent their countries on soccer's biggest stage and add another chapter to UNCW's growing international athletics legacy.
2026-27 CAA Opponents Unveiled For Women's and Men's Basketball TeamsWhile gearing up for the season, check out the exclusive interviews and archival footage in Tidal Rising, chronicling nearly eight decades of the men’s championship program.
J’vaneté Becton Skiba ’03Director, New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force
Casey Quimby '06Co-founder and Managing Trustee, Animals Fiji
Leta Huntsinger '92Professor of Practice, UNC Chapel Hill
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Seahawks at the Stadium: Durham Bulls at Tobacco RoadSave 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) 596.2880601 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.