UNCW Origins -- Wilmington College

Dr. John B. Codington's passing was recognized by this resolution honoring the long-time Wilmington resident and physician, politician, philanthropist, and UNCW Trustee.

Benjamin "B.D." Schwartz was a longtime Wilmington resident active in local politics, business, and philanthropy. He served in both house of the N.C. General Assembly and was a charter member of the University of North Carolina Foundation, which laid the groundwork for Wilmington College to become the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Schwartz was a member and chair of the UNCW Board of Trustees.

This bill transferred the Wrightsville Marine Bio-Medical Laboratory to UNCW and appropriated funding to operate laboratory facilities in conjunction with the Marine Sciences program. At this time, UNCW looked toward developing a Marine Sciences master's degree program.

This act provided funds to construct UNCW’s first “Marine Sciences and Oceanology” building.

The act provides funding to build programs in Marine Sciences research and education at UNCW and Elizabeth City State University.

The House version of an earlier bill passed by the Senate authorizing funding for UNCW’s Marine Sciences Research and Education Center.

Senate version of the bill authorizing funds for the construction of UNCW’s Marine Science Research and Education Center.

This act funded marine science professorships for shellfish research.

UNCW received $15,000,000 for residence hall renovation and the construction of a new marine biotechnology facility.

Available through the North Carolina General Assembly site