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Seahawk Stories

Seahawk Stories is an online collection of profiles about the people who make UNCW soar.  By sharing their stories, we are also sharing the university's story.

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Dylan Bradshaw 鈥19

琉璃神社alumnus Dylan Bradshaw 鈥19 reached a turning point in his film career after winning a million-dollar prize for a TV ad he co-created...

Kaela Coles 鈥24

Kaela Cole 鈥24 serves as an outreach and marketing representative for 4 Day Movement, a nonprofit with a mission of helping those who fall...

David Gessner

UNCW鈥檚 Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing talks how Thoreau 鈥渞uined his life,鈥 plans for a new environmental writing...

Pamela Toll

Pamela Toll, professor of art and art history at UNCW, has always felt a deep calling to teach. Every role she鈥檚 taken throughout her career...

Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D.

Erin Gallagher '25 Ph.D. conducted impactful research at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, collaborating closely with the National Park Service...

Erin Gallagher 鈥15

Erin Gallagher 鈥15 is currently pursuing a master鈥檚 in food studies from the American University of Rome in Italy. She hopes to be part...

Aidan Duffy 鈥25

Aidan Duffy 鈥25 has been secretly spreading joy and excitement at events as UNCW鈥檚 beloved mascot, Sammy C. Hawk.

Ella Vitaglione 鈥25

Ella Vitaglione 鈥25 journey at 琉璃神社has been transformative, starting with her success in sales competitions, which solidified her passion...

Jordan McLeod '25

Jordan McLeod '25, a public health major at UNCW, has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and the Helping Hand Project,...

Morgan Esposito 鈥25

Morgan Esposito鈥檚 dream of becoming a teacher has been a lifelong passion, and her journey at Watson College of Education has brought that...

Amaria Rankins 鈥25

Amaria Rankins鈥 compassion and drive to help others inspired her to pursue a major in social work at UNCW.

Melanie Garces 鈥25

Driven by an unwavering passion to make a difference, Melanie Garces 鈥25 chose to major in criminology. As a first-generation college...

William Wylie 鈥25

For William Wylie 鈥25, medicine is much more than a job, it鈥檚 a calling. The soon to be 琉璃神社graduate plans on returning to the...

Jared Wood '20, Ph.D.'25

Jared Wood鈥檚 path to pursue a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at 琉璃神社has been driven by a lifelong passion for science,...

Ayanni Hyman 鈥25

Driven by personal experiences with chronic illnesses, Ayanni Hyman 鈥25 chose public health to advocate for underserved communities and has...

Rainey Fish '25

Rainey Fish's experiences at UNCW, including mentorship and leadership roles, have shaped her aspirations to become a pediatric respiratory...

Hinton Cox '24

Hinton Cox '24 discovered a passion for physical fitness and healthy living, leading him to pursue a degree in Healthful Living and Fitness...

Taylor Herr '24

Drawing inspiration from the ocean, Taylor Herr鈥檚 senior capstone project reflects her passion for art and the sea. She began the intricate...

Courtenay Mencini 鈥14

Staying connected to one鈥檚 alma mater can be a deeply rewarding experience, and for Courtenay Mencini 鈥14, joining the 琉璃神社Alumni...

Fabio Hurtado 鈥24Ed.D.

Fabio Hurtado's experiences, including his pursuit of a doctorate in educational leadership at UNCW, have shaped his approach to fostering...

Research Team Headed to Antarctica to Study Sea Urchins

Jake Warner, an assistant professor in UNC Wilmington's Department of Biology and Marine Biology, is leading a research expedition to McMurdo...