News & Events
UNC Asheville Honors Alumni, Student Leaders at Annual Ceremony
April 11, 2011
UNC Asheville presented its annual alumni and student leadership awards at a recent ceremony on the campus. Awards were presented by Chancellor Anne Ponder, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Haggard and National Alumni Council Chair James Carter ’00.
UNC Asheville Awarded $599,850 by National Science Foundation to Develop Future Chemistry Professionals
March 28, 2011
UNC Asheville has been awarded $599,850 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will provide 31 chemistry students with scholarships and implement a program to enhance educational support in the chemistry major. The program will include recruiting motivated and promising students, providing opportunities for undergraduate research, offering faculty and peer mentorship, and educating and grooming students for success as chemistry professionals.
UNC Asheville Open House Set for April 2
March 16, 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, April 2, 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.
Wachovia Contributes $100,000 to UNC Asheville to Support Scholarships, Sherrill Center
February 24, 2011
Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, has contributed $100,000 to UNC Asheville. The funding will support a $25,000 Wachovia-Wells Fargo Endowed Scholarship for Future Teachers and provides $75,000 in unrestricted support to the new Wilma M. Sherrill Center, which houses the N.C. Center for Health & Wellness and Kimmel Arena.
UNC Asheville Named One of the Nation’s 50 “Best Value” Public Colleges by Princeton Review
February 22, 2011
Despite the current economy, there are still great values to be found in higher education, according to the “2011 Best Value Colleges” ranking released today, February 22, 2011, from the Princeton Review. For the fifth year in a row, UNC Asheville was selected as one of the 50 best value public colleges in the country.
February 28 Open House for New Asheville Branch of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
February 17, 2011
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy will hold an open house and information session from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. The open house is for high school students, college students, and college graduates interested in applying to the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program that will be located in Asheville.
UNC Asheville Celebrates Homecoming February 23-26
February 17, 2011
UNC Asheville will hold its Homecoming 2011 celebration from February 23-26. Special events range from the annual homecoming parade and basketball games to a step show and tailgate party. A number of activities are open to the public.
Tight Finances Force UNC Asheville to Suspend Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series
February 15, 2011
Because of financial pressure and the likelihood of further budget cuts, UNC Asheville today announced that it will cancel the 2011 Concerts on the Quad summer music series.
UNC Asheville Announces Job Cuts, Budget Challenges Continue
February 2, 2011
Facing continuing budget challenges during the current year and a potential for as large as a 15 percent budget reduction in 2011-12, UNC Asheville has announced the elimination of 29 state-funded staff positions, which will result in the loss of jobs for seven current staff members.
Pat and Junius Grimes Donate More than 800 Tons of Stone to UNC Asheville
January 7, 2011
A local couple has made a lasting gift to the new Wilma M. Sherrill Center at UNC Asheville - - more than 800 tons of stone used in the construction of the center, which houses the N.C. Center for Heath & Wellness and Kimmel Arena.
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