The charitable foundation offered a similar $2.1 million to UNC-Asheville in the late-aughts, but rescinded it after fundraising efforts failed to manifest.
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Smart money: UNCA makes $268 million economic impact in Asheville
UNC Asheville not only attracts degree-seeking students to the Asheville area but it attracts $268 million as well, according to a recent study. (Photo of freshmen move-in day 2011 by Caitlin Byrd)
UNCA students, faculty and staff explore sexual harassment issues
Silence penetrated the room as two UNC Asheville faculty members read anonymous stories of sexual harassment from a stack of notecards. The stories were shared at a sexual harassment speak-out event held on Thursday, Feb. 28, where UNCA faculty, staff and students discussed what sexual harassment means and how to respond both individually and culturally. (Includes audio)
Photos: Vice President Joe Biden talks politics in Asheville
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd of almost 2,000 in UNCA’s Justice Center as part of a grassroots event. His speech focused on differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney, education, the middle class, taxes, the economy and more. This is his sixth trip to the Tarheel state this year. These are the photos from the Oct. 2 event. (All photos by Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd)
UNC Asheville Dedicates Building to Former Chancellor David Brown
University Hall is now Brown Hall. (UNCA photo)
UNCA, Astronomy Club of Asheville announce observatory project
The Astronomy Club of Asheville is funding the full cost of a small campus laboratory that will house two telescopes, UNCA officials report.
Noted climate change author will speak at UNCA Tuesday, April 3
Noted climate scientist Michael Mann will speak Tuesday, April 3, at UNCA; Nobel Prize-winning researcher will discuss his new book, “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars.”
Bulldog nation welcomes back the UNCA men’s basketball team
After losing in a heart-breaking game against Syracuse in the NCAA tournament, the UNC Asheville men’s basketball team returned to a warm reception from fans, students and the Asheville community on Sunday, March 18. Above, senior guard Matt Dickey speaks to the crowd (photo by Megan Dombroski).
Shall we dance? NCAA Selection Committee says “yes”
UNC Asheville was chosen to be the No. 16 seed in the East Region for the NCAA basketball tournament. The Bulldogs will face No. 1 seed Syracuse on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
UNCA Mens basketball to the Big South final again
With a decisive win over Charleston Southern University at the Kimmel Center (91-64) the Bulldogs will meet VMI at noon Saturday
Teens prepare healthy halftime snack for UNCA basketball fans
From a kitchen near the Kimmel Arena at UNCA, kids from across-section of area schools prepared a surprise for basketball fans at halftime — healthy snacks
March brings two iconic R&B/soul singers to WNC
Divas Diana Ross and Mavis Staples play Harrah’s and UNC-Asheville, respectively.
UNC Asheville to host second annual Health Fair this Thursday, open to the public
After 370 students showed up to the first UNC Asheville Health Fair, senior health and wellness student Emily Pineda decided to not only organize the event again, but to open it to the Asheville community this year. The fair will feature about 40 local health organizations and businesses in addition to about $500 worth of free health assessments ranging from therapeutic massages to eye care.
Active Aging Week off to running start with Heartbeat 5K
Whether their tennis shoes lit up or just stayed tied, about 200 people ranging in age from 5 to 77 participated in the Heartbeat 5K race Sept. 25 at UNC Asheville. The free inter-generational run was the first event for Active Aging Week in Buncombe County.
Asheville City Council Preview: Walkability in North Asheville
Tonight’s Ashevillle City Council community meeting agenda will focus on initiatives to improve walkable and pedestrian-friendly streets in North Asheville. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center.
Photos: 550 UNCA freshmen move into dorms
Unloading bongo drums, guitars, and containers packed with clothes, approximately 550 UNC Asheville freshmen moved into the place they will call home this school year: the dorms. The move-in started on Friday at 9 a.m.
