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Upcoming Events

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: McNeill Hall, Room 1005

The agenda and meeting materials can be found here.

Date: April 28, 2026

Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Location: Warwick Center Ballroom

Please RSVP by April 17

The Office of Faculty Affairs is proud to announce FacultyThrive, a 5-week virtual Community of Practice experience designed specifically for Assistant Professors, Lecturers or Assistant Librarians. This program will support early-career faculty in strengthening emotional wellness, developing supportive peer connections, and sustainable habits for academic productivity during the summer months.

  • Participation is free but limited to ensure individualized attention, high-quality facilitation, and a strong sense of community within each group. If you are interested, please fill this interest form by April 30.
  • We also invite applications for three Facilitators (tenured faculty). Facilitators will receive a $3,000 stipend and will facilitate 10 one-hour sessions (materials provided). If you are interested, please read and complete this interest form by April 30
  • For more information, contact Dr. Susanna López-Legentil

Date: August 5-6, 2026

Location: Discovery Hall, Room 1070

New Faculty Orientation Canvas site resources.

Waves of Distinction Celebration

On September 18, 2025 the Office of Faculty Affairs celebrated 73 faculty who received promotion, tenure, or successful post-tenure review in the 2024-2025 academic year! Congratulations!

faculty mingling at the Tenure and Promotion Celebration

New Faculty Orientation

On August 6-7, 2025, UNCW welcomed 82 new faculty to the Seahawk community. The two-day orientation introduced faculty to the important aspects of life at UNCW and provided an opportunity to network with new and existing faculty members.

faculty getting to know each other during new faculty orientation

Faculty Awards Celebration

On April 29, 2025, UNCW and the Office of Faculty Affairs recognized faculty who made significant contributions in teaching, research and service.

faculty award recipients