© 2006 UNC Asheville One University Heights, Asheville, North Carolina  28804    828-251-6600
Created By, D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections Staff 2006

Cody Bradford, Jessica Wallace, and Andrew Fedynak
360° Sepia Panoramic Photograph of UNCA — James Phelps

The History of the University of North Carolina at Asheville

As Chancellor for two years, Samuel Schuman's major accomplishments included building an increasingly selective student body (average SAT

cumulative average for entering students rose from 960 to 1055) while maintaining broad access, and improved state, private and corporate/foundation funding.  Successful campus facilities projects during his

tenure included a new dining hall and parking deck, residence hall,

gymnasium expansion, the UNCA Center for Public Service, and a $4

million library renovation, which included the new D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections.  Karpen Hall was the major new construction project completed under Schuman.