UNC Asheville is undergoing technological advances including SMART boards and wireless Internet expansion this school year, something staff and students said they are very eager about.

Plans to improve safety on campus

Eric Boyce, UNC Asheville’s new chief of police, said he plans to improve communication and review the effectiveness of current policies.

Asheville restaurant managers said the demand for quality seafood remains strong despite the BP oil rig explosion in April.

The UNC Asheville biofeedback and stress lab is a unique way for students to learn about their bodies and manage anxiety, according to Constance Schrader, the director of the lab.

Locals and UNCA students enjoy fresh produce from Asheville farmers

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the North Asheville Tailgate Market, which has provided UNC Asheville with fresh, local produce and goods for the last three years.

Since 1993, male UNC Asheville students who wished to become part of the Greek community had only one fraternity to join, Sigma Nu.

A summer flood in the Justice Athletic Center damaged several rooms and the arena’s wooden floor, according to Stephen Baxley, director of facilities management and planning at UNC Asheville.