Articles & Features
Published Works
Published features, including work for UNCW’s Seahawk Stories & Magazine, highlighting journeys of growth and resilience.
Feature
Barri Piner
An English instructor returns to her alma mater, inspiring three daughters to pursue their own paths in English studies.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
Essay
Jayson Arendt
From baseball champion to rising country music star, Arendt balanced athletics and artistry while at UNCW.
Publication: UNCW Magazine & Seahawk Stories
Report
Erin Gallagher
A woman traces her path from a UNCW education to global food-systems work, including pursuit of an M.A. in Food Studies at the American University of Rome.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
Feature
Anna Vreeling
Inspired by her mother’s battle with ovarian cancer, Vreeling pursues clinical research to advance treatments and care.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
Essay
Hinton Cox
From a pork plant to the classroom, Cox discovered a passion for healthful living and aims to inspire future students.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
Report
Kevin Ojaniit
Once unsure of his future, Ojaniit found his calling in education and was named Beginning Teacher of the Year.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
Feature
Tyler Jones
As a first-generation student, Jones overcame challenges through campus involvement, later building a career in film finance.
Publication: Seahawk Stories
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