Kepner Hall
History
Kepner was built to accommodate the University's successful model school. The Model School was a live training school for the students of the Normal School. Children from kindergarten through high school were bused in for UNC students to practice their teaching skills. Because Kepner Hall housed the Model School, it was known as the Training School. The original part of the building was constructed in 1912. The west and the east wings were added in 1923 and 1924 respectively. The Training or Laboratory School was eventually moved to Bishop-Lehr. Kepner then served many different needs of UNC for years after. The building was renovated in 1987.
Named for
This building is named for Harry V. Kepner, Jr. Kepner was the president of the Board of Trustees for 37 years.
Current Use
Kepner is home to the Kenneth Monfort College of Business, which includes Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, General Business, Management and Marketing.
Building Stats
GSF: 70,889 ASF: 39,207
Architect: Thomas W. Barber
Renovation Architect 1987: Manning Knapp Watson
Fund: State