Post-Doctoral Scholar Paul Wojtal giving one of several informative presentations today at the PFAS SMART Seminar with Thermo Fisher and the NC PFAS Testing Network, hosted at UNCW_CMS. Learn more about forever chemicals and UNCW's involvement ⤵️ 📰 tinyurl.com/w5h7ccps

Today marks the start of #SeahawksGive! Your generous contribution could be used to support research excellence at UNCW. The clock is ticking, and every gift counts! Give now: tinyurl.com/y83dxd7d

Thank you, Seahawks! Your generosity during #SeahawksGive supports UNCW's groundbreaking research, empowering our faculty, students and staff to make a positive impact on our community and beyond.

Congratulations to Justin Streuli, Director of the OIC, on earning the Registered Technology Transfer Professional designation from the ATTP! This recognition reflects the growth of translational research at UNCW under Justin’s leadership. uncw.edu/news/research/…

We had the pleasure of celebrating Terri Hollowell, Research Compliance Specialist, and her incredible contributions to Research & Innovation — and the broader UNCW community — at her retirement party yesterday. Thank you, Terri, and congratulations!

A big congrats to Commercialization Coordinator Zack Shail on receiving the 2025 Staff Award for Excellence! A well-deserved recognition of his impact on the Office of Innovation & Commercialization. uncw.edu/news/2025/04/z…

Commencement is more than a milestone – it’s the launchpad for bold ideas, new discoveries and limitless potential. Congratulations to all our newly graduated Seahawks. 🎓 We can’t wait to watch how high you soar! #Classof2025 #UNCWResearch

What a great 2 days at the Innovate & Elevate workshop hosted by UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship this week. Faculty, researchers & grad students explored the entrepreneurial mindset & connected through hands-on activities. This inaugural event offered an awesome space for innovation and idea sharing!

Exciting discoveries surrounding the humpback whale eye coming out of UNCW Biology & Marine Biology Department. The story of this project was shared today by The New York Times: nytimes.com/2025/05/20/sci…

We’re excited to share that Heather McWhorter, director of UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, has been elected to the NC IDEA Board of Directors. Heather's leadership continues to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region and state! 👏 Read More: uncw.edu/news/research/…

Cool story from UNCW_CMS on Matthew McLean’s research in PNASNews. His team analyzed 3,500+ reef fish groups and found reef beauty depends on number of species and presence of colorful or uniquely shaped fish, highlighting the need for marine protection. tinyurl.com/3envy6bz

Research & Innovation has recognized 21 faculty & staff as the newest members of the James F. Merritt Million Dollar Club. Additionally, a special congrats goes to Professor Frederick Bingham, who joined the 5 Million Dollar Club. Read More: tinyurl.com/58ncvjx7

Associate Professor Michelle Cathorall leads the Malaria Mastery Prevention Program, empowering communities and training the next generation of public health leaders with annual trips to Uganda. Read More: tinyurl.com/2s3na29c