UNC-Wilmington Coverage

Researchers at UNCW receive almost $60,000 grant to study Antarctic seals

UNCW researchers received a nearly $60,000 grant to support research on the physiological impacts of climate change on crabeater seals in Antarctica.

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New Seahawk statue unveiled at UNC-Wilmington

Campus leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new statue at the UNC-Wilmington campus. (All photos by Jeff Janowski)

UNCW moves Class of 2020 graduation to December

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Class of 2020 graduation ceremony that was originally scheduled for August 7 and 8 has now been moved to December.

UNCW prof behind social media controversies will retire on Aug. 1

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington professor whose social media comments spurred a petition for his ouster will resign effective Aug. 1, the university announced on Monday.

'One Tree Hill' and 'Sleepy Hollow' celebrities call for removal of UNCW professor, tell fans to not enroll in the school

A trio of television celebrities with ties to the Port City are using their social media platforms to push for the firing of a controversial UNCW professor.

How Beanie Babies helped UNCW reach space

Remember Beanie Babies? What began as a child's toy turned adult collectible in the mid-90s helped create a new class of spacecraft enabling the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's Center for Marine Science to study oceans from space.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

UNC-Wilmington delays reopening for another week

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington won't resume classes until Oct. 8, a week later than earlier forecast, officials said Wednesday.

UNC-W officials say days missed to Florence will be made up

More than 16,000 University of North Carolina at Wilmington students have been in limbo since Hurricane Florence hit their campus 10 days ago.

UNC-W clearing hurricane damage so students can get back to class

More than 16,000 University of North Carolina at Wilmington students have been in limbo since Hurricane Florence hit their campus 10 days ago.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter