Alumni Association
Welcome to the UNC Asheville Alumni Association
As a UNC Asheville graduate, you are a lifetime member of the UNC Asheville Alumni Association. The Association extends a host of services to help you grow as you continue on your journey — staying connected, giving back, and making a difference in the lives of current and future Bulldogs
Alumni Programs
Benefits
Lifetime Member Perks
As a lifetime member of the UNC Asheville Alumni Association, you have access to a suite of exclusive benefits — from a lifelong alumni email address and unlimited Career Center services to library access, Biltmore discounts, and regional alumni events. Your Bulldog connection lasts a lifetime.
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentor - Lead - Join a Board
UNC Asheville alumni make a difference every day — on campus, in our community, and across the country. Share your time and talents through Alumni Mentor Week, the Summer Postcard Project, Career Connections, or by joining the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Events & Traditions
Stay Connected Year-Round
From Homecoming Weekend to the Common Word Community Read, there are always opportunities to reconnect with your alma mater and fellow Bulldogs. Explore upcoming alumni events on campus and across the country — or host one in your area.
Bulldogs Making an Impact
UNC Asheville alumni are making their mark across the country and around the world — in medicine, the arts, public service, entrepreneurship, and beyond. These are their stories.
Jethro Waters ’13
International Studies graduate Jethro Waters earned an Emmy Award for Best Documentary in the Cultural category at the Midsouth Emmy Awards 2021 for his film F11 and Be There — exploring civil rights, equality, and art through the photographic legacy of Burk Uzzle.
Adam McDaniel '16 & Alex Ferrar '14
UNC Asheville Music Technology alumni Adam McDaniel ’16 and Alex Farrar ’14 co-founded Drop of Sun Studios, transforming their campus-honed craft into a nationally recognized recording space that continues to mentor students and strengthen Asheville’s creative community through collaboration, innovation, and sound.
Sam Shephard '23
UNC Asheville alum Sam Shepard ’23 is blazing a trail in medicine and science, now pursuing an MD-PhD through the prestigious Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Institute of Technology program after a UNC Asheville foundation that sparked their passion for research and discovery.
Robin Woodward '69
UNC Asheville alumnus Robin Woodward ’69 established a new scholarship fund for Honors Program STEM students—turning his passion for innovation, mentorship, and community into tangible support that helps future Bulldogs pursue research, internships, and global experiences.
AVID Scholarship Recipients
For over 20 years, the AVID for Higher Education Scholarship Program has partnered with Asheville City Schools to provide college access for underrepresented students. Hear from those whose lives were changed by donors’ generosity.
Alumni Awards
Alumni Awards
Recognizing our Best
Each year, UNC Asheville recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the university, their communities, or their fields of endeavor. Recipients of the National Alumni Awards represent the very best of the UNC Asheville experience and serve as role models for the entire university community.
Know someone deserving of recognition? Nominations are accepted year-round. Explore all awards and learn how to honor a fellow Bulldog.
Update Your Information
Update Your Information
With thousands of UNC Asheville alumni across the country and around the world, every Bulldog has a unique story to tell. Help us keep our community connected by keeping your information up to date and sharing your milestones with us.
Centennial Oral History Project
The UNC Asheville Alumni Association is launching a special Centennial Oral History Project to collect your memories — in your own voice. Share your story and become part of the university’s lasting legacy.
Submit a Class Note
We want to celebrate milestones with you! Submit a Class Note to share announcements like new jobs, awards, marriages, and more. No matter how big or small, your alma mater is here to recognize exciting moments in your life. Your Class Note might even be featured in the UNC Asheville magazine.
Update Contact Information
Did you get a new email address? Change your name? Move to a new city? Submit a contact information update to make sure you continue to receive news and updates from UNC Asheville. Near or far, your alma mater is ready to connect.
You Can Make a Student's Education Better.
Whether you help fund a scholarship for a student-athlete, provide support for campus computer labs, or endow a professorship, your support makes UNC Asheville one of the nation’s top-ranked public liberal arts and sciences universities. Your support opens doors to a UNC Asheville education for future students.
Connect With Us On Socials
Follow the Alumni Association on social media for updates on events, news, and happenings at your alma mater.