Articles and Features
Published features, including work for UNCW’s Seahawk Stories & Magazine, highlighting journeys of resilience, creativity, and growth.
Barri Piner
An English instructor returns to her alma mater, inspiring three daughters to pursue their own paths in English studies.
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Publication: UNCW Seahawk Stories
Date: October 9, 2024
Category: Alumni & Family
Jayson Arendt*
From baseball champion to rising country music star, Arendt balanced athletics and artistry while at UNCW.
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Publication: UNCW Magazine & Seahawk Stories
Date: December 2, 2024
Category: Athletics & Arts
Kevin Ojaniit
Once unsure of his future, Ojaniit found his calling in education and was named Beginning Teacher of the Year.
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Publication: UNCW Seahawk Stories
Date: November 13, 2024
Category: Education
Anna Vreeling
Inspired by her mother’s battle with ovarian cancer, Vreeling pursues clinical research to advance treatments and care.
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Publication: UNCW Seahawk Stories
Date: November 18, 2024
Category: Health & Research
Tyler Jones
As a first-generation student, Jones overcame challenges through campus involvement, later building a career in film finance.
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Publication: UNCW Seahawk Stories
Date: November 21, 2024
Category: Alumni & First-Generation Success
Hinton Cox
From a pork plant to the classroom, Cox discovered a passion for healthful living and aims to inspire future students.
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Publication: UNCW Seahawk Stories
Date: March 3, 2025
Category: Health & Education
- * This story was published in UNCW Magazine.
Lance writes 