Recent News
New exhibit of photos of Uganda’s Bakonzo people to open at UNC Asheville
January 14, 2013
An exhibition of photos by Carrie Wagner of Uganda's Bakonzo people will open with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library. RECEPTION RESCHEDULED: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24.
Co-author of “Portfolios of the Poor” to lecture on microfinance
January 11, 2013
Development economist Jonathan Morduch will speak about microfinance and global poverty in two talks at UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Kiplinger's again ranks UNC Asheville among the “Best Values in Public Colleges”
January 10, 2013
UNC Asheville is included once again among the top 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges," in rankings recently released by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Beginning with a pool of almost 600 public colleges and universities, Kiplinger's selected the top 100 based on a combination of best academic quality and value. UNC Asheville, which ranks 52nd in the nation, has regularly made the list for the past decade.
Exhibition of Contemporary Drawing, Juried by Susan Hauptman, Opens January 18 at UNC Asheville
January 10, 2013
Exhibit to include giant work by Chris LaPorte, winner of ArtPrize's $250,000 top award
January “Writers at Home” Features Vievee Francis and Molly Walling
January 10, 2013
Vievee Francis and Molly Walling will read their works when the Writers at Home series, sponsored by UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program, continues at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is free and open the public.
Gwendolyn Boyd, Asheville Middle School Orators, and “The Parchman Hour” to Highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Week at UNC Asheville
January 9, 2013
A presentation of "The Parchman Hour" and a keynote talk by Gwendolyn Boyd, longtime activist for women's equality and recruitment of African Americans into science and engineering, will highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Week at UNC Asheville. The week will also include opportunities for student participation in a day of service during the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, and transportation for students to other area events celebrating King's life and legacy.
UNC Asheville Announces Fall 2012 Chancellor's List and Dean's List Students
January 3, 2013
The following students have been named to UNC Asheville's Fall 2012 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. They are listed by their nation, state and hometown.
UNC Asheville Announces December 2012 Graduates
January 3, 2013
The following students received degrees from UNC Asheville in December 2012. They are listed by nation, state, and hometown.
UNC Asheville to Host Community Meeting on New Signage, Greenway Plans
January 2, 2013
UNC Asheville will host a meeting to brief university neighbors on plans for new signage on and around campus, and progress on the Reed Creek greenway. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at UNC Asheville's Sherrill Center, Mountain View Room. Parking will be available in the Sherrill Center deck at no cost, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend.
President and First Lady Meet the UNC Asheville Singers
December 21, 2012
The White House has provided a photo of the UNC Asheville Singers with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the Diplomatic Reception Room, where the Singers entertained the first couple and their guests on December 14.
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