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Discover the many pathways to Carolina↗
Giving tours of Carolina strengthened Gillian Kepley’s love for it
Working at the UNC Visitors Center helped the graduating senior afford a college education that also serves North Carolinians.
For Zoe Tang, Carolina is a place to thrive↗
Inspired by her mother's cancer diagnosis, this first-year student knows Chapel Hill is the right place to launch her medical career.
Charles Hands is keeping his promise to the Carolina Covenant↗
Once a first-generation college student from Wilmington, this Charlotte attorney makes the case for the financial and communal power of the Carolina Covenant.
231 years of public service
UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
- 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
- No. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
- No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
- 62national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Senior Matthew Tweden awarded Barry scholarship
The prestigious scholarship provides fully funded graduate education at the University of Oxford.
Family medicine is her specialty
After graduating from the UNC School of Medicine, Supriya Caton plans to provide care to families in North Carolina.
Military grad student up for promotion
Through the Army’s Green to Gold program at Carolina, LeBon Hobayan can earn a graduate degree and become a commissioned officer.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Meet the Class of 2025
Carolina’s newest graduates excelled in the classroom, conducted research, won national championships and served their country. Learn about their lasting impacts on our campus community and how they left their heelprints on Carolina.
Spring at Carolina
Spring is in the air at Carolina, and the warmer temperatures bring plenty of favorite University traditions.
Celebrating our graduate and professional students
Tar Heels who come to Chapel Hill to study as graduate and professional students better the state, nation and world with their research, teaching, service and civic engagement.
The Well
News from Carolina
Military family gets help for twins’ rare condition
The UNC School of Medicine is the only institution in the Southeast to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Carolina alum gives pups a new way to play
Tar Heel basketball player’s Pup Park Shuttle is changing the game in doggie day care.
Look back at the Class of 2025’s big night
In this video, watch the celebration, hear from Mia Hamm and catch the fireworks.
In pictures
Spring Commencement 2025
Carolina's newest alumni celebrated their accomplishments under the lights at Kenan Stadium during Spring Commencement.
Scroll through to see photos from the special day for the Class of 2025.
Photos by Johnny Andrews, Jon Gardiner and Rob Holliday, University Communications
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Campus ceremonies honor graduates
See photos from the Red, White and Carolina Blue Graduation, the Carolina Firsts Pinning Ceremony, the Exitos Awards Ceremony, the Buckley Public Service Scholars Ceremony and Umoja Graduation.
Spring semester winds down
Check out scenes from around campus as the spring semester ends and Commencement approaches.
They capture memories for graduating Tar Heels
Making graduation photos for classmates is a fun but busy endeavor for student photographers like Heather Diehl and Samantha Lewis.
- Yoga Under the Stars
Yoga Under the Stars
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Wed, May 1406:00 pm
- TOUR: A Closer Look at the Collection
TOUR: A Closer Look at the Collection
Ackland Art Museum
Fri, May 1601:00 pm
- Board of Trustees Committee Meetings
Board of Trustees Committee Meetings
The Spangler Center
Wed, May 2112:00 pm
- Yoga Under the Stars
Yoga Under the Stars
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Wed, May 2106:00 pm