Recent News
Biographer of Tryon-born Singer and Civil Rights Figure Nina Simone to Speak at UNC Asheville
March 27, 2012
Nadine Cohodas, biographer of Nina Simone, will discuss the Tryon-born singer, pianist and civil rights movement figure, in a lecture at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, Mountain Suites. The lecture is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville and Asheville Area Chamber Host "Thank You Asheville" Rally March 27
March 26, 2012
UNC Asheville and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a "Way to Go, Asheville" Rally on Tuesday, March 27, to thank the fans, volunteers and sponsors of the recent Southern Conference and Big South basketball tournaments. The hour-long event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Mountain View Room of the Sherrill Center on the UNC Asheville campus.
Noted Climate Scientist Michael Mann to Speak April 3 at UNC Asheville; Nobel-Prize-Winning Researcher to Discuss New Book "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars"
March 21, 2012
Renowned climate scientist Michael E. Mann will discuss his new book, “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars,” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall. His talk is free and open to the public.
“Critical Race Theory and Education” – Gloria Ladson-Billings Offers Lecture at UNC Asheville
March 16, 2012
Award-winning educational researcher Gloria Ladson-Billings will give a talk, “Critical Race Theory and Education," at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville to Host Regional Science Olympiad Tournament
March 16, 2012
Young scientists from 11 middle schools and eight high schools in Western North Carolina will test their talents in the Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at UNC Asheville Saturday, March 17. The competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations across campus.
UNC Asheville's Athletics Program Recertified by NCAA
March 16, 2012
UNC Asheville administrators have received official notification from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) confirming the recertification of the university's athletic program. UNC Asheville was last recertified in 2002.
Next UNC Asheville Open House Set for March 24
March 14, 2012
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, March 24, 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’s Annual F-Word (Feminist) Film Festival Returns March 21-26
March 13, 2012
UNC Asheville’s annual F-Word (Feminist) Film Festival: A Celebration of Images By and About Women But For All Audiences, returns March 21-26 with screenings on campus of “Miss Representation” and three other films, and discussions featuring university faculty, students and distinguished leaders in the community, including Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy. All F-Word Festival events are free and open to the public.
Grammy Winner Mavis Staples to Perform at UNC Asheville
March 9, 2012
Mavis Staples, one of America’s most enduring and best loved vocalists, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium.
UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to Meet March 23
March 9, 2012
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, March 23, in the Ramsey Library, Red Oak Room, on campus.
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