Date Occupied: 1978
Historical Info:
Hewlett Hall opened in 1978, a year before its twin building, Graham Hall, and was originally known as “Dorm ’78.”
Hewlett Hall is named in honor of Addison Hewlett, Jr., a Wilmington native, who served as a member of the State House of Representatives (1951-1959) and Speaker of the House (1959). In the 1960s, it was with his persuasion that the State Budget Committee included funding for Wilmington College. Mr. Hewlett was also a member of the Board of Trustees of Wilmington College (1963-1967) and a member of the UNCW Board of Trustees (1973-1981), serving as Chairman (1975-1977). Mr. Hewlett was the first recipient of the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from UNCW.
Current Usage:
- Suites-style residence hall for 192 students
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