News & Events

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August 2025

UNCW Receives Silver Medals in Dining Excellence Recognition

UNCW Dining earned national recognition with silver medals in the 2025 Loyal E. Horton and Nutrition Awards for its innovative Heirloom dining concept and inclusive nutrition programs.

UNCW Receives Silver Medals in Dining Excellence Recognition

2024 News

UNCW Executive Chef Wins Gold at National Competition

Ryan Andress, UNCW executive chef, received a gold medal after placing first in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and Harvest Table Culinary Excellence Competition.

UNCW Executive Chef Wins Gold at National Competition

UNCW Expands Its EV Infrastructure

UNCW is one of 17 state agencies that received state funds to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

UNCW Expands Its EV Infrastructure

UNCW Recycling Receives Carolina Recycling Association Award

UNCW Recycling received a 2024 Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) Award for expanding its foam recycling program.

UNCW Recycling Receives Carolina Recycling Association Award

UNCW is a Silver STAR

A yearlong campus-wide effort has resulted in UNCW maintaining its STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

UNCW is a Silver STAR

2023 News

Wrightsville Beach Brewery Partners with UNCW on Craft Beer

UNC Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach Brewery have partnered to license an official craft beer befitting of Seahawk Nation called "The Dub Amber Lager."

Wrightsville Beach Brewery Partners with UNCW on Craft Beer

UNCW Receives Bicycle Friendly University Award

UNCW has received the Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award in recognition of the institution's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.

UNCW Receives Bicycle Friendly University Award

Seahawks Shop, Swap and Save

The Seahawk Swap Shop celebrated its grand opening in November. Located in the Warwick Center, UNCW's is the first free store for the campus community.

Seahawks Shop, Swap and Save