Why Give?

By investing in UNC Asheville, you’re also investing in the future of our state, our country, and our world. And it all starts when a student is awarded a scholarship. Or a class uses the latest equipment to discover new worlds. Or a professor explores an exciting new discovery.

As a donor to UNC Asheville, you have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution really makes a difference in helping the university fulfill its mission of becoming the standard of excellence in public liberal arts undergraduate education. It’s your support that takes the generous funding of the North Carolina General Assembly to the next level so we can offer a distinguished liberal arts education that is both excellent and affordable.

Because of your gift to UNC Asheville, people will learn more about the outstanding work of the University and discover the benefits of the vast offerings here such as the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Graduates will win highly competitive jobs and contribute to the future economy. By the very act of giving, you also inspire others to give.

Your contribution can take many different forms. We hope you will explore all the ways to give to our University. No matter how big or small, every gift to UNC Asheville truly matters.