UNCW is ranked sixth among public regional undergraduate universities in the South in the 2008 edition of U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges."

The university was founded in 1947 as Wilmington College.

Rosemary DePaolo, chancellor, 910.962.3030

Brian R. Chapman, provost and vice chancellor, Academic Affairs, 910.962.3389

Stephen J. Demski, vice chancellor, Public Service and Continuing Studies, 910.962.4138

Mary M. Gornto, vice chancellor, University Advancement, 910.962.3626

Patricia L. Leonard, vice chancellor, Student Affairs, 910.962.3117

Charles A. Maimone, vice chancellor, Business Affairs, 910.962.3067

Debra Saunders-White, vice chancellor, Information Technology Systems, 910.962.3067

Cathy L. Barlow, dean, Watson School of Education, 910.962.3354

Lawrence S. Clark, dean, Cameron School of Business, 910.962.3501

David P. Cordle, dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 910.962.3111

Susan F. Pierce, interim dean, School of Nursing, 910.962.7410

Robert D. Roer, dean, Graduate School, 910.962.7268

Michael A. Walker, dean of students, 910.962.3117