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We're a top-ten! 🏆🎉
UNC Asheville tied for eighth among the nation’s top public liberal arts universities in U.S. News and World Report’s new “2020 Best Colleges" list bit.ly/2kVem9g#UncAvl
"You will make your way in this world having learned that true achievement and hard work matters and that doing well by doing right adds value to your heart and your mind. You will make us proud. You already have." -Chancellor Cable #UncAvl2019. Congratulations, Class of 2019!
UNC Asheville will open an on-campus, drive-thru water distribution site on Thurs, 10/3, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., or until supplies run out.
Cases of bottled water (one case per vehicle) will be distributed behind UNC Asheville's Kimmel Arena (161 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804)
Kimberly van Noort has been named the ninth Chancellor of the University of North Carolina Asheville, following a vote by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors on November 29, 2023. #UNCAvlnew.unca.edu/announcing-9th-…
UNC Asheville has been forever changed by these four professors. We wish Charles James, Dee James, Dolly Mullen and Dwight Mullen a happy retirement. We'll miss you! avlne.ws/2OfhiGS story via @asheville#uncavl
"One of the most important things we can do for our young people is to make sure that they get access to the truth. ...That they don't only learn about the victimization of people of color, but that they also learn about their heroic movements." --Michelle Alexander #uncavl
UNC Asheville noticed that many students were very close to graduating, but weren't graduating, so they made summer session free for students who needed just a few courses to graduate #IHEstudentsuccess
Backlighting a galaxy with a quasar? Yes she does! And now Britt Lundgren has won a $100k award to fund her research, together with her #UncAvl students, on evolution of galaxies. #avlnews#astronomyunca.edu/events-and-news/sto…
Last evening our students got to meet the author of their summer reading novel, "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates." Thank you, @iamwesmoore! #uncavl
On-Campus Shelter in Place - Do Not Come to Campus
Due to a threat to the safety of members of our UNC Asheville community there will be no in-person classes, practices or activities on campus today. 1/2 bulldogalert.unca.edu/
“As one of the authentic gems of the @UNC_System our beam of light is bright and strong. Our work as Keeper of the Light is—every day—a true privilege for all of us. It is the honor of my lifetime to be your Chancellor.” Congratulations, Chancellor Cable! #UncAvl
Move-In is here! Thanks to all of our alumni, faculty and staff who are lending a hand to welcome our newest Bulldogs to campus. It takes a village, and we have a pretty great one #AvlBound#UncAvl#MoveInAsheville
UPDATE, 7:14 p.m.: As of 7:00 p.m. Oct. 9, UNC Asheville, in consultation with federal, state, and local law enforcement, lifted the “shelter in place” order. Please remain vigilant and check bulldogalert.unca.edu for updates. #UncAvl
UPDATE 2 p.m.: We write to give you a campus community update. #UNCAvl is currently in “shelter in place” status and will be sustained until further notice. Multiple law enforcement agencies are working together with UNC Asheville Campus Police to continue the investigation
Our hearts go out to the @WCU family today. Chancellor Belcher's passion and joy in leading the university were unparalleled, and he will be deeply missed. nitter.app/i/moments/100846481758…
Atmospheric sciences student Justin Condry tells @WLOS_13 about Hurricane Michael during his tropical meteorology class presentation. Way to stay cool under pressure, Justin! Watch for the story tonight! #uncavl
Happy #Thanksgiving! We're so grateful for our Bulldogs and our #Asheville community. You've made our first 90 years wonderful, and we look forward to 90 more! #uncavl90years
“Relationships matter, structures matter, you and your superpowers matter. May you be tomorrow’s dreamers, peacemakers, leaders, innovators and visionaries. May we be your advocates on that journey.” -Professor of Education Nancy Ruppert #uncavl22
We're starting a new tradition! Before Commencement, every graduate will receive an alumni pin to honor and commemorate their transition from students to alumni. #uncavl2017#alwaysabulldog
A family trip to NYC wouldn't be complete without visiting Jenny Lind! Mary Pohl of UNC Asheville's Campus Operations got this great photo of her family with Jenny, who was built in our own STEAM Studio, in #TimesSquare. #uncavl#MelChin#Wake
TODAY:
Water Distribution Site at UNC Asheville
October 3rd, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
161 Campus Drive
UNC Asheville will open an on-campus, drive-thru water distribution site on Thursday, October 3rd, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., or until supplies run out.
Happy Fall Break! Don't forget to not go to class today and tomorrow 😛
We hope all of our Bulldogs have a fun and safe break, and we can't wait to see you again on campus Wednesday, 10/16 #UncAvl 🍁 🎃
Bert Holmes, #UncAvl#Chemistry Professor, takes down two big awards. “In the last 20 years I’ve published 40 papers with 73 undergraduates as co-authors,” Holmes said. “It’s all of those 73 who should feel like they’re all a part of this award.” bit.ly/2Hpm85D#avledu
No on-campus final exams @UncAvl on Monday, Dec. 10. Staff and faculty who are not mandatory personnel are advised to not come to campus.The university is under suspended operations through 5 p.m. Monday. Find more info at bulldogalert.unca.edu/
Congrats to @jerichobrown (pictured on the right), winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry! Thanks again for sharing your poetry with us on campus last semester. #UNCAvl
Wiley Cash: alumnus, best selling author, UNC Asheville Writer in Residence and professor, and most recently recipient of the Weatherford Award for his new novel, The Last Ballad. We're proud of you, @WileyCash! bit.ly/2IdD2ji#uncavl
The following schedule has been established to allow students to come to campus to pick up their vehicles and essential belongings. More information is available via email and Bulldog Alert.
"We believe there's a discipline of the mind that comes from learning how to write well, how to read critically, how to think critically...and how to create new ideas while understanding great ideas over time." -@ChancellorCable on the liberal arts bit.ly/2o0k6gb#uncavl
UPDATE 5:22 p.m.: UNC Asheville is currently in “shelter in place” status and will be sustained until further notice. Law enforcement agencies are working together with UNC Asheville Campus Police to continue the investigation. Check bulldogalert.unca.edu for updates. #UncAvl