Events

Hear from Hall of Fame coach and Asheville native Roy Williams during a special conversation on leadership, teamwork, and building something that lasts.

Kick off the weekend in sparkling style!  A UNC Asheville tradition where first-year students gather on the Quad to set personal intentions, build community, and connect with peers. 

Start the semester by giving back to the community you now call home. Join fellow Bulldogs for hands-on service projects across campus and Asheville.

Dress up, hit the dance floor, and celebrate the start of a new year with fellow Bulldogs!

Explore the science and stories behind flooding in Appalachia as part of the Rising Waters: Writing Place and Environment series.

Get ready for one of UNC Asheville’s biggest Weeks of Welcome celebrations!

Peacebuilder and National Geographic Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah discusses dialogue, civil discourse, and the courage to listen amid conflict and loss.

The UNC Asheville English Department welcomes poet, educator, and interdisciplinary artist Jennifer Sperry Steinorth for the 2026 Katherine Min Memorial Reading.

Explore accessibility and the arts with nationally recognized musicians and disability activists Gaelynn Lea and Kalyn Rose Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp.

Explore the surprising connections between birds and the English language with Jeremy Withers, Ph. D. of Iowa State University as part of the English Department’s Critical Perspectives Series.