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The SHELL Society is Here: Honors College Launches New Student Program
The Honors College launched a new student program, SHELL Society, to elevate students' journey through Honors, push students to get more involved in programming, expand experiential learning opportunities, and help students develop career-valued skills.
New Student Services Coordinator is an Honors College 23' Alumna
Honors is in a time of transition as a new hire recently joined the unit and another staff member advanced. Eden Briley, the new Student Services Coordinator as of May 2026, is taking over the role for Jess Rost, who has advanced to the position of Academic Advisor. Although she is a new hire, Briley is not new to UNCW. Briley graduated from the Honors College program with a Bachelors in Criminology and Psychology in May 2023.
Honors hired Zachery James as the new Business Services Coordinator for the unit in August 2026. James, who goes by "Zach," will serve a dual role as a coordinator for both the Honors College and Undergraduate Education and Faculty Affairs (UEFA) departments.
Rochelle David takes immense pride in being a first-generation student and American. It is important to her that she use every opportunity while at UNCW.
When Eden Newbold ’26 participated in UNCW’s Hackathon in October 2022, she had no idea it would ignite a passion for community service. Teaming up with fellow students, she tackled the pressing local issue of the housing crisis in Wilmington.
Lia Hudgins ’26, a driven first-generation student, identified a need for a community among students like herself. Taking the initiative, she is co-founder and president of UNCW’s First-Generation Student Organization
Kris Mosher-Gomez’s childhood experience with hospitals during his cancer treatments fostered a sense of comfort in medical environments, influencing his career path in nursing.
Katie Barton has always wanted a career centered around animals, so a biology major was her first choice. Participation in UNCW's First Year Research Experience program made her “fall in love with wildlife field work."
