| Zahorodny, Zoey Patricia | Biology and Marine Biology, UNCW |
| Zalevskaya, Liliya | Art, UNCG |
| Zapata Sapiencia, Daniela | Economics, UNCG |
| Zavalaga, Carlos B. | Biology and Marine Biology, UNCW |
| Zawilinski, Laci L. | Psychology, ASU |
| Zdravkovic, Ana | Psychology, UNCG |
| Zhai, Yusheng | Mathematics and Statistics, UNCW |
| Zhang, Jianliang | ECU |
| Zhang, Wenmin | Educational Research Methodology, UNCG |
| Zhao, Guolin | Mathematics and Statistics, UNCG |
| Zhao, Xin | Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies, UNCG |
| Zhao, Xueqing | Nutrition, UNCG |
| Zhao, Yaxi | Mathematics and Statistics, UNCW |
| Zhou, Huajun | Mathematics and Statistics, UNCW |
| Zhou, Mi | Community and Theraputic Recreation, UNCG |
| Zhou, Yingqiu | Chemistry and Biochemistry, UNCG |
| Zichy, Michael Andrew | Mathematics and Statistics, UNCW |
| Ziegler, Sandra Kathleen | Geography and Planning, ASU |
| Zimmer, Adam Todd | WCU |
| Zimmerman, Leigh A. | Marine Science, UNCW |
| Zinkowski, Michael C. | English, UNCG |
| Zou, Xiaocheng | Computer Science, UNCG |
| Zucco, Tamela Sykes | Chancellor's Scholars - Business Administration, UNCP |
| Zugrave, Greg | History, UNCW |
| Zwanger, Sebastian | Business, UNCW |