Then and Now
Westward Expansion
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1970-1971 school year
UNC acquires the land for west campus, above, in 1956 (see timeline entry in 1950s). Today, central and west campuses are home to 76 classroom, residence and service buildings on 260 acres.
- Turner Hall
- Harrison Hall
- McCowen Hall
- Ross Hall
- Michener Library
- McKee Hall
- Farr House
- Bishop-Lehr Hall
- University Center
2014-2015 school year
Aerial shots of UNC’s campus taken decades apart reveal the scale of the university’s growth.
- Turner Hall
- Lawrenson Hall
- Harrison Hall
- Recreation Center
- Holmes Dining Hall
- South Hall
- North Hall
- Butler-Hancock Athletic Center
- Nottingham Field
- Michener Library
- Candelaria Hall
- McKee Hall
- Ross Hall
- Judy Farr Alumni Center
- Bishop-Lehr Hall
- University Center