News & Events
Academically Superior – UNC Asheville’s Performance on the CLA
December 13, 2011
UNC Asheville ranked in the 95th percentile in the “Value-Added” category in the most recent Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA).
First-Ever Commencement at Kimmel Arena to Honor December Graduates
December 12, 2011
UNC Asheville will hold its December 2011 Commencement, with some 220 graduates receiving diplomas, in a ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 17. The December 2011 Commencement will be the first to be held in the new Kimmel Arena at the Wilma M. Sherrill Center on campus.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees Approves Proposed Tuition and Fee Recommendations for 2012-13 Academic Year
December 2, 2011
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees approved proposed tuition and fees for the 2012-2013 academic year at its meeting Friday, Dec. 2. 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.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to Meet December 2
November 28, 2011
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Sherrill Center Conference Room 417, on campus.
Next UNC Asheville Open House Set for November 12
October 24, 2011
UNC Asheville's Admissions Office will host an open house for high school and transfer students and their families from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 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.
Next UNC Asheville Open House Set for October 15
September 28, 2011
UNC Asheville's Admissions Office will host an open house for high school and transfer students and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 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 Welcomes New Members, Elects Officers; Next Regular Meeting September 30
September 21, 2011
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees recently welcomed new members and elected officers. The board is composed of 13 members; eight are appointed by the UNC Board of Governors and four are appointed by the North Carolina governor. The UNC Asheville Student Government Association president, who is elected by the student body, is also a voting member of the board.
“Well-a-Bration” – A Week of Wellness Activities at UNC Asheville
August 26, 2011
“Well-a-Bration,” a week of activities showcasing UNC Asheville’s health and wellness programs and the grand opening of the new Sherrill Center, will take place Monday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 17. The week will feature cooking and exercise programs, meetings of health policy leaders, two expos, and a talk by Dr. Patch Adams, the physician and social activist who inspired the Robin Williams film named for him. Many Well-a-Bration events and activities will be free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Welcomes 550 Freshmen on Friday; Fall Classes Begin August 22
August 18, 2011
UNC Asheville is gearing up for the start of the academic year and will welcome some 550 new freshmen this fall. Freshman will move into their residence halls beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, with returning students arriving Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21. Classes begin on Monday, August 22.
UNC Asheville and Mission Health System Sign New Collaborative Agreement
August 18, 2011
UNC Asheville and Mission Health System signed a new affiliation agreement today, creating the opportunity for expanded collaborations in education, healthy living initiatives and community outreach. The agreement builds on the strong working relationship between the two institutions that was established more than a decade ago.
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