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#AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast

#AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast

By UNC Asheville Office of Admission & Financial Aid

A podcast to help students discover everything they want and need to know about applying to one of America's top public liberal arts institutions - UNC Asheville.

With your hosts, Sarah and Savannah. Follow them on Instagram @unca_sarah and @unca_savannah.
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Episode 4 - Financial Aid

#AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission PodcastOct 06, 2020

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Episode 14 - The First Year Experience

Episode 14 - The First Year Experience

In the final episode of the season, Sarah and Savannah talk to Dr. Regine Criser, the Director of the First Year Experience Program at UNC Asheville.

Apr 19, 202153:25
Episode 13 - Campus Recreation

Episode 13 - Campus Recreation

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Leah Belt, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, as well as one of our student Campus Recreation Trip Supervisors, River, about all the opportunities Campus Rec has to offer at UNC Asheville.

Apr 12, 202141:14
Episode 12 - Undergraduate Research

Episode 12 - Undergraduate Research

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Dr. Amanda Wolfe of the UNC Asheville Chemistry Department.  They discuss the many undergraduate research opportunities at UNCA and how they might differ from research at a larger university.

Mar 29, 202132:09
Episode 11 - Housing and Dining

Episode 11 - Housing and Dining

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Vollie Barnwell, Director of Housing & Student Life Operations, and Meghan Ibach, Sustainability & Marketing Manager for Dining Services.  They discuss all of our different housing and dining options on campus.

Mar 15, 202158:22
Episode 10 - Ville

Episode 10 - Ville

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with two of our Student Ambassadors about the city of Asheville and what makes it such an attraction for our students.

Dec 15, 202025:14
Episode 9 - E is for Education

Episode 9 - E is for Education

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with a few folks about the Education Department at UNC Asheville.  First, they speak with alum, Brianna Carberry, a science teacher at one of Massachusetts' first early college charter schools.  They also speak with current UNC Asheville teacher licensure student, Abby Houghton, and they wrap up the episode talking with Teacher Recruitment and Retention Liaison, Dr. Leroy Wray.  At the end of the episode, Dr. Wray mentions several ways to get in touch with the Education Department:


  • Email -  lwray@unca.edu
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/edatuncasheville
  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/uncadepteduc
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uncaed/


And, since we are in the thick of the application season, if you have any questions regarding your application to UNC Asheville, please feel free to contact us at admissions@unca.edu.

Nov 19, 202032:60
Episode 8 - H is for Humanities

Episode 8 - H is for Humanities

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk to professors Dr. Rodger Payne from Religious Studies and Dr. Eric Roubinek from History, to discuss the Humanities at UNC Asheville.

Nov 03, 202041:05
Episode 7 - S is for Science

Episode 7 - S is for Science

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome recent UNC Asheville Atmospheric Science alum and current KTEN Meteorologist, Alex Schneider to the podcast.  They also spend some time talking with Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, National Geographic Explorer, and current UNC Asheville Biology Professor, Dr. Graham Reynolds.

Oct 27, 202053:22
Episode 6 - A is for Arts

Episode 6 - A is for Arts

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome UNC Asheville Music Professor and Recruitment Coordinator for the Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts, Steve Alford, to #AvlBound.  They discuss everything from Music, to Art, to Creative Writing, Drama, Dance, and even New Media.  If you are considering UNC Asheville for anything art related, this is the episode you're going to want to hear.

Oct 20, 202049:33
Episode 5 - Special Edition: Transferring to Asheville's University

Episode 5 - Special Edition: Transferring to Asheville's University

In this special edition of #AvlBound, Sarah and Savannah talk to UNC Asheville Assistant Director of Admission, Lindsey Prather, about transferring to the university.

Oct 13, 202040:57
Episode 4 - Financial Aid

Episode 4 - Financial Aid

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome special guest, UNC Asheville Financial Aid Counselor, Cody Woods, to talk all things Financial Aid.

Oct 06, 202038:24
Episode 3 - Applications

Episode 3 - Applications

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah tell you all you need to know about the application process for UNC Asheville.   They also welcome a special guest, Devon McCarthy-James from the College Foundation of North Carolina.

Sep 29, 202049:34
Episode 2 - Original Minds

Episode 2 - Original Minds

Sarah and Savannah talk with two of our original minds, UNC Asheville students Flo Jacques and Blake Hudson.

Sep 15, 202021:18
Episode 1 - #AvlBound with Sarah and Savannah

Episode 1 - #AvlBound with Sarah and Savannah

In this episode, Sarah and Savannah introduce themselves and let everyone know what to expect from #AvlBound in the months to come.  They also give prospective students some advice on choosing a college from their own personal experiences.

Sep 01, 202011:50
Coming soon! #AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast

Coming soon! #AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast

The first episode of #AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast will be available on September 1, 2020.

Aug 17, 202000:30