UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary Grant sent the following message to UNCA faculty, staff and students Wednesday. From: Chancellor’s Office Date: Nov 9, 2016 10:50 AM Subject: A reflection on yesterday’s election In the early hours of the morning, for those of us who were still awake, we witnessed the beginning of the democratic transition of… READ MORE
Food for thought at UNC Asheville
Asheville is known nationally for its food scene, so it’s no surprise UNC Asheville Professor Sally Wasileski is a devoted and creative cook. More surprising is that the accomplished chemistry professor created an entire course that turns the chem lab into an experimental kitchen, allowing students to roast, reduce and bake their way through analytical… READ MORE
UNC Asheville fuses engineering and the arts
ASHEVILLE – Engineering at a liberal arts school? You bet. If North Carolina voters approve on March 15, $21 million from the Connect NC bond proposal will go to renovate two buildings at UNC Asheville and create collaborative space where engineering, art and management students will pursue interdisciplinary solutions to problems.1 Owen Hall is a… READ MORE
HOUSE BONDS: $900M for Universities, $300M for Community Colleges
RALEIGH (Aug. 4, 2015) – A bond proposal unveiled Monday by state House leaders improves on a plan offered by Gov. Pat McCrory, devoting more than $900 million in bonds to University projects and $300 million to community college projects. House Speaker Tim Moore said the proposal – which would be put to voters in… READ MORE