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Chancellor-elect Aswani Volety speaks to the UNCW community in a ceremony on campus on May 26. Volety previously served as the Dean for UNCW’s College of Arts and Sciences from 2014-2019, and as the Executive Director of the Center for Marine Science from 2018-2019.

Dr. Aswani Volety to be next chancellor of UNCW

Hannah Markov, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2022
Dr. Aswani K. Volety has been elected to be UNCW’s seventh chancellor and tenth leader overall. He was nominated by UNC System President Peter Hans during a Board of Governors meeting on May 26, 2022 after a rigorous nationwide search process that involved input from students, staff, faculty and alumni, as well as the Board of Trustees.
Cornerstone Hall.

Former Republican representative appointed to UNCW board of trustees

Brenna Flanagan, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2021

A former Republican state representative was appointed to the UNCW board of trustees on Tuesday. Holly Grange was recommended by her party leader, Speaker Tim More in an appointments bill passed...

A look across the UNCW pond.

Board of trustees meeting recap: diverse student acceptances is up and construction continues

Veronica Wernicke and Andrew Lemon May 5, 2021

During the quarterly UNC Wilmington (UNCW) board of trustees meeting, the board heard updates related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), diversity, equity and inclusion, funding, approved aesthetic renderings...

The fountain between Morton and Leutze Hall.

Monument honoring Wilmington’s racial history pending chancellor’s approval

Andrew Lemon, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

A special meeting of the UNC Wilmington (UNCW) Board of Trustees (BOT) was called on March 12; the main item of discussion was about a proposal for a permanent art display on campus recognizing the complex...

The UNCW clocktower

UNCW board of trustees emphasize the need for free speech at their quarterly meeting

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor January 29, 2021

The UNC Wilmington (UNCW) board of trustees (BOT) met for their third quarterly meeting on Jan. 29 to hear and give updates on their committees and other related university operations. Among the highlights...

Students on Chancellors walk.

Photo by Lauren Wessell

First diversity committee meeting reveals only 8% of Black students feel like they belong at UNCW

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor January 28, 2021

On Jan. 27, the UNC Wilmington (UNCW) board of trustees (BOT) began their several days of quarterly meetings. Their week kicked off with the Special Committee on Renewal and Accountability meeting on...

Board of trustees members accuse The Seahawk and Port City Daily of political bias

Board of trustees members accuse The Seahawk and Port City Daily of political bias

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor January 22, 2021
Some of UNC Wilmington’s Board of Trustees (BOT) members have publicly responded on social media to an article published by the Port City Daily.
The columns between Morton Hall and Luetze Hall.

UNCW Board of Trustees approves two fee-increase proposals for FY 2021-2022

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor December 15, 2020

On Dec. 11, UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Board of Trustees (BOT) held a virtual special meeting call to discuss tuition and fee-increase proposals. The board heard recommendations regarding tuition, fees...

UNCW Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli answering questions front of the new sculpture.

UNCW Board of Trustees announces full support of Chancellor Jose. V. Sartarelli

Veronica Wernicke, News Editor December 11, 2020

UNC Wilmington’s (UNCW) Board of Trustees (BOT) recently met for a special meeting on Dec. 11 to discuss tuition and fee-increase proposals and following this portion of their meeting new business was...

Trask Coliseum

Alcohol sales introduced to Trask Coliseum for basketball season

Samantha Dickerson, Editor in Chief October 25, 2019

During the Board of Trustees meeting held Oct. 22, 2019, the board voted to allow the sale of alcohol during basketball games, specifically in Trask Coliseum.  The Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs,...

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