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From research initiatives to student life and Tar Heel traditions, check out what’s going on at Carolina.

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    Tar Heel Traditions

    Watch the Bell Tower lighting the night before the first day of class. Relax in the sun on Polk Place. Cheer on the Tar Heels in Kenan Stadium. Carolina is filled with traditions — some that date back for decades and others that are new — that students cherish today.

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    2022-2023 Year in review

    The 2022-2023 academic year at Carolina was a memorable one. Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that shaped this year.

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    2023 Spring Commencement

    Thousands of friends and family members joined Carolina to applaud the achievements and success of our graduating Tar Heels.

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    Meet the Class of 2023

    Congratulations to the class of 2023! With your years of hard work, late nights and determination, you've joined Carolina’s more than 355,000 alumni.

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    The quest for a cure

    UNC-Chapel Hill's research is built on the collaboration of clinicians, researchers and advocates from many disciplines to further the understanding of cancer, improve the quality of patient care and work toward a cancer-free future.

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    UNC Asian American Center

    Founded in 2020, the center — located at the corner of Cameron Avenue and Wilson Street — is a space for Carolina students, faculty and staff to learn about Asian American identity through resources and programming, like visiting scholars and guest lecturers.

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    Striving for a greener tomorrow

    Our Tar Heels are making direct steps toward meeting environmental challenges by conducting research, launching programs and leading change to protect habitats and communities across our state.

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    LGBTQ Center

    Since its founding in 2003, the UNC LGBTQ Center has fostered an inclusive environment for Tar Heels of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions to create a stronger and more welcoming campus for students.