University of North Carolina Asheville

Overview

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public liberal arts university situated in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 1927, it joined the University of North Carolina System in 1969 and became a designated liberal arts university in 1992. The institution delivers a comprehensive undergraduate education with 30 majors spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, highlighting critical thinking and undergraduate research.

Located on a 265-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the university features facilities such as Kimmel Arena and the Lookout Observatory. Programs organized by the Office of Cultural & Special Events enhance learning and foster community engagement. The university offers a supportive environment through small class sizes and a low faculty-to-student ratio, providing personalized attention and preparing graduates for diverse academic and professional careers through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 828-251-6600
• Website: unca.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/unc-asheville

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• liberal arts
• interdisciplinary
• undergraduate research
• interdisciplinary curriculum
• local community
• interdisciplinary studies
• student career services
• student leadership development
• student innovation labs
• student cultural exchanges
• community partnership projects
• campus diversity
• environmental studies programs
• applied learning
• academic programs
• local partnerships
• unc system
• student development
• research collaborations
• liberal arts education
• research initiatives
• faculty mentorship
• research opportunities
• public service internships
• research funding
• career preparation
• hands-on projects
• student-led community projects
• affordable education
• experiential learning programs
• small class sizes
• student success initiatives
• public service
• student entrepreneurship
• arts and sciences majors
• student life
• innovative teaching
• cultural diversity
• public health initiatives
• hands-on learning
• applied sciences programs
• bachelor's degrees
• community engagement
• student mentorship
• student support services
• public university system
• community partnerships
• small classes
• student-centered learning
• community health projects
• faculty research
• public higher education
• local cultural events
• community service
• higher education
• outdoor adventure programs
• community-based research
• career readiness
• public education
• cultural activities
• mentorship
• outdoor recreation
• student research
• local arts collaborations
• student-faculty ratio
• interdisciplinary research
• public universities
• public service projects
• research in appalachian studies
• liberal arts university
• diverse student body
• public university accreditation
• student scholarship programs
• public liberal arts college
• community outreach
• public university system initiatives
• student involvement
• small class environment
• local history projects
• outdoor activities
• student research funding
• student achievement
• undergraduate research projects
• arts and sciences
• critical thinking
• mentorship programs
• outdoor leadership training
• graduate programs
• public university rankings
• student organizations
• student success
• public university
• experiential learning
• community engagement programs
• public policy research
• academic excellence
• community engagement initiatives
• student leadership
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• sustainability
• data science
• education
• education management
• mentoring
• environmental services
• renewables & environment

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• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• UNC Asheville Athletics