Seahawk Sweetheart
January 23, 2025
DIVE INTO LOVE AT THE DUB
CELEBRATE LOVE DURING HOMECOMING
Join us February 13-16 for Valentine’s Day weekend and Homecoming 20205! Alumni, families, and friends are invited to a sweet lineup of events full of fun, festivities, and boundless Seahawk spirit. Explore dozens of activities across our beautiful, coastal campus and make it a weekend to love — back at the Dub!
Flip the page to meet this week’s Seahawk Sweetheart and celebrate the magic of love through our alumni stories!
FROM CAMPUS CRUSHES TO LIFELONG SEAHAWK LOVE
Whether it started with a laugh in Wagoner Dining Hall, a stroll down Chancellor’s Walk, a surf at Wrightsville Beach, or even after graduation, Seahawk Sweethearts prove that UNCW connections last a lifetime. From campus crushes to lifelong partnerships, these stories remind us how UNCW isn’t just where futures are shaped — it’s where hearts find their way home.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the love stories that began in the nest or grew after the tassels turned. And what better time to celebrate than Homecoming weekend?
Seahawk Sweetheart Spotlight
Caitlyn ’19 & Brett ’19 Sanders
We both transferred in to UNCW, met, and ended up taking multiple classes together.
We graduated the same year with the same major. We’ve now been together for 9 years in January 2025 and have a 4 year old!
Do you have a Seahawk Sweetheart story? Share it with us to be featured: alumni.uncw.edu/seahawksweetheartsform
Homecoming 2025 Signature Alumni Events
Explore the alumni signature events below and check out the full lineup of Homecoming events at uncw.edu/homecoming.
Seahawk Sun Run
Homecoming Kickoff: Desserts with the Dub
Friday, February 14, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Covey
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the sweet way! Enjoy a variety of desserts and drinks while enjoying the company of fellow Seahawks, alumni and friends. Share the love, savor the treats and show your Seahawk pride.
Saturday, February 15, 8 - 9:30 a.m. The Longleaf Trail/ UNCW Campus
Join us for the 2nd annual Seahawk Sun Run, in partnership with the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Featuring a 5K and 1-mile race along UNCW’s new Longleaf Trail. Proceeds benefit the NC Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Scholarship.
Homecoming TEALgate
Champagne Brunch
Saturday, February 15, 10:20 a.m. - Noon Burney Center
Cheers! Join fellow Seahawks for a sweet brunch featuring chicken & waffles, coffee, mimosas and more. Hear from UNCW academic colleges and departments, and don’t forget to grab swag along the way.
Saturday, February 15, 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Hoggard Lawn
Get ready to cheer on our Seahawk with the Alumni Association’s most cherished tradition! Enjoy this sweet pre-game extravaganza with a live DJ, yard games, exclusive swag, sweet feast of food trucks, unlimited drinks and more!
Homecoming Brunch hosted by AAGA
Sunday February 16, 10:30 a.m. - Noon Burney Center
The African American Graduate Association (AAGA) invites you to gather for food and fellowship at their annual Homecoming Brunch. Deepen your connection and discover how our UNCW community is working together to strenghthen a sense of belonging for all Seahawks.
Share Your Seahawk Sweetheart Story
Do you have a Seahawk Sweetheart story?
We’d love to hear about it! Share your Seahawk Sweetheart story and let us celebrate the love that began with UNCW. See all featured Sweetheart stories on UNCW Alumni Association’s Facebook and Instagram
Discover Previous Sweetheart Stories: From first dates at Wag to seaside proposals, explore the love stories of Seahawk couples who’ve shared their journeys. Read the Stories
Submit Your Story Today: Ready to share? Click below to submit your story and become part of our Seahawk Sweetheart legacy! Share Your Story
