UNC Asheville Mourns the Loss of Head Track Coach Joel Williams
By Marge | Published 2026-02-09T16:56:02.034Z
Sports
Asheville -- February 9, 2026: The UNC Asheville community and the wider North Carolina sports world are mourning the passing of Joel Williams, the head track and field coach for the Bulldogs, who died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
Asheville -- February 9, 2026: The UNC Asheville community and the wider North Carolina sports world are mourning the passing of Joel Williams, the head track and field coach for the Bulldogs, who died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, following a battle with cancer.Williams, who dedicated nearly two decades to the university’s athletic program, was remembered by colleagues and students not just for his technical expertise, but for his profound impact as a mentor and leader.A Legacy of Excellence i