News & Events
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees Recognizes Achievements of Wilma Sherrill; N.C. Center for Health & Wellness Named in Sherrill's Honor
December 7, 2010
The North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness, scheduled to open at UNC Asheville in Summer 2011, has been named in honor of Wilma Sherrill, a long-time advocate for health and wellbeing for children and families. The naming was announced by UNC Asheville Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Buckner at a special gathering honoring Sherrill on Monday evening.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees Approves Proposed Tuition and Fee Recommendations for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
December 6, 2010
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees approved proposed tuition and fees for the 2011-2012 academic year at its meeting Monday, Dec. 6. The recommendation, which now moves to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors for consideration, originated with campus tuition and fee committees, made up of faculty, students and administrators.
Moore to Keynote UNC Asheville Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week
December 2, 2010
Diversity educator Eddie Moore Jr. will present "21st Century Leadership and Diversity: Are We Ready?" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to Meet December 6
November 29, 2010
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in the Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library, on campus.
UNC Asheville communication initiatives garner awards
November 1, 2010
UNC Asheville's redesigned Web site, http://unca.edu/, recently earned the first-ever "Best of the Mountains" award for Web sites from the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC). PRAWNC also gave UNC Asheville its awards for best public relations campaign for its student recruitment materials, and best public relations writing for a press release about a professor’s history of NASCAR. The "Best of the Mountains" awards were announced at an annual dinner in October.
Chief Boyce Receives Gold Badge
November 1, 2010
North Carolina native Eric Boyce was officially recognized as new UNC Asheville director of public safety and chief of police at an October 25 campus ceremony attended by many law enforcement leaders from Western North Carolina.
UNC Asheville's Adam Reagan wins statewide service award
October 29, 2010
Adam Reagan, already known in Asheville for his service work, has just gained statewide recognition. The UNC Staff Assembly, an elected body of representatives of the staff of the 17 UNC campuses and other sites, has given its first-ever Erskine Bowles Service Award to Adam Reagan of UNC Asheville's Information Technology Services department. Reagan was honored for "ability to overcome adversity, agility for life and his outstanding commitment to UNC Asheville, the Asheville community, the UNC system, and to mankind as a whole."
Open House Set for November 6
October 29, 2010
UNC Asheville's Admissions Office will host an open house for high school and transfer students and their families from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, on campus. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet faculty and staff from all academic areas, and representatives of a wide range of campus organizations. The open house also includes student-led campus tours and sessions for parents and students on admissions, academics, extracurricular programs, scholarships and other financial aid.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to Meet October 20
October 18, 2010
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 20, in the Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library, on campus.
Re-Viewing Black Mountain College2: Second Annual International Conference October 8-10
October 5, 2010
The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and UNC Asheville are pleased to present Re-Viewing Black Mountain College2, an international conference that explores the history and rich legacy of the innovative Black Mountain College. The October 8-10 conference includes includes more than 45 panels, performance, poetry and film. Internationally known sculptor Kenneth Snelson will give the keynote address.
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