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UNCW receives funding for community COVID-19 virus relief

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 21, 2021

UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) center for healthy communities recently received a $330,000 grant to help vulnerable communities affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  “The continued support...

The amphitheater.

Student Media Center to move to new location

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 20, 2021

In light of several Institutional Diversity & Inclusion (OIDI) offices being renovated for larger spaces, the Student Media Center (SMC) will be getting a new space as well.  Currently, the SMC...

The UNCW clocktower behind some trees.

UNCW partners with search firm to find new chief diversity officer

Amanda Leahey, Contributing Writer April 20, 2021
Roseboro and Stuart hope to have a new chief diversity officer by early July.  
The UNCW pond next to the Student Recreation Center.

UNCW clubs and organizations gear up for Earth Week

Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor April 18, 2021

Earth Day is officially celebrated this year on April 22, but many on campus clubs and organizations at UNC Wilmington (UNCW) are planning environmentally themed events throughout the week. Here is the...

The health center is inside Depaolo Hall.

The Board of Governors increases security and health fees

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 15, 2021

In February, the UNC System board of governors (BOG) approved to increase student fees for health services and campus security starting in fall 2021. The health services fee will now be $246.07, an...

UNCW student, Alfredo Espinal, receives his vaccine.

UNCW pauses COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 13, 2021
On April 13, both the CDC and FDA issued a pause on all administering of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to reports of rare blood clots. 
Screen capture taken of the UNCW website page on tuition.

UNCW’s recent change in billing practices could result in lower tuition costs

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 8, 2021
The UNC System will eliminate their “stair-step/block” model used for main campus programs and instead create an equal tuition rate for main campus and distance programs. 
A resolution thanking Chief Donaldson from the SGA.

SGA passes 2 resolutions thanking Chief Donaldson, faculty and staff

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 8, 2021
During their last meeting of the school year, the Student Government Association (SGA) passed two resolutions—the first thanking University Police Chief David Donaldson and the second highlighting appreciation to faculty and staff.
A doctor administers the vaccine.

All North Carolinians eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor April 8, 2021

Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that on April 7, the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine eligibility will open up to group 5 in North Carolina. This means that all North Carolina residents including UNC...

UNCWs Fisher Student Center.

Senate approves 2021-2022 SGA budget

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 6, 2021

During last week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, the senate approved their budget for the next school year. Kyle Glover, treasurer, presented the proposed SGA budget for the 2021-2022...

UNCW mourns the loss of professor Jeffrey Brudney

UNCW mourns the loss of professor Jeffrey Brudney

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor April 6, 2021

On April 4, UNC Wilmington (UNCW) professor Jeffrey Brudney passed away. Since 2012, Brudney has worked with the master of public administration (MPA) program in the public and international affairs department...

The cultural center.

Reshuffling and renovations for diversity resource centers coming before fall semester

Andrew Lemon, Assistant News Editor April 1, 2021

At their March 30 meeting, UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Student Government Association announced that several office spaces in Fisher University Union will be undergoing changes before the fall of 2021. The...

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