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The renovated University Union and Burney Center opened in March 2008. In honor of the family who set up a $1 million endowment to support the student programming, the union was named the Fisher University Union.

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The UNCW campus master plan for facilities (pdf) adopted by the board of trustees in 2005 is both a long-term vision for the campus physical environment and a short-term implementation strategy. Spring 2009 facilities update.
With the passage of the $3.1 billion N.C. Higher Education Facilities Bond issue in 2000, UNCW underwent the largest construction effort in its history. With its $108 million, UNCW constructed the classroom building, which houses the Watson School of Education, the Cultural Arts Building and the Computer Information Systems Building.
More than 40 buildings have been constructed, renovated or added to the campus in the past decade.
The Seahawk Crossing student residence facility and the campus’ first parking garage opened this summer, and construction is underway next door on the School of Nursing building. Planning is underway for a teaching laboratory building for psychology and other departments as well as a new marine biotechnology building and oyster hatchery at the Center for Marine Science.
The 70,536-square-foot Fisher Student Center opened in August 2006 and is connected to the renovated Fisher University Union and the Burney Center by a covered colonnade. The $31 million construction and renovation project was funded by student fees.
Warwick Center was renovated and now houses the financial aid office, student accounts and parking and transportation.
UNCW's Center for Marine Science at Myrtle Grove is one of the most technologically advanced coastal ocean science research facility along the eastern seaboard. It supports research in oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, marine biomedical and environmental physiology, marine biotechnology and aquaculture, and marine geology.
UNCW's Ev-Henwood 108-acre coastal forest research and teaching station in Brunswick County. The nature preserve is available for public tours..
The $8 million student recreation facility, funded totally with student fees, opened in 2000, and plans are underway for a 95,000-square-foot expansion.
The nation's only undersea laboratory, Aquarius, is managed by UNCW.
The Herbert Bluethenthal Memorial Wildflower Preserve, a 10-acre tract dedicated to the preservation of the rich and varied flora of southeastern North Carolina.
The Upperman African-American Cultural Center, located in the University Union.
Wise Alumni House, a stately historic mansion that serves as the alumni association's headquarters. The house was dedicated June 7, 1997, following repayment of the association's $400,000, three-year renovation loan. The university is celebrating the 100th birthday of the house in 2009.
The Campus Commons, a visually attractive meeting place featuring a three-pronged lake with lighted fountains, a network of sidewalks and an open air amphitheater. The 50-foot clocktower was a gift of the Class of 2000.