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Discover the many pathways to Carolina↗
Brian Woodard’s Heelprint is all over C-STEP↗
A former community college student, the double Tar Heel leads C-STEP students to Carolina and helps them excel.
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
Tar Heels connect through Carolina College Advising Corps
As part of a program to build a college-going culture, Jarrah Faye ’23 counseled Naima Nelson ’28 in high school.
#GDTBATH: Mel Dalili
The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems, tours and activities on campus.
Meet 10 athletes who have fans seeing double
Three sets of twins play for Tar Heel men’s lacrosse, while a set each are on the men’s golf and women’s gymnastics teams.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
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.
Match Day at Carolina
Each year, students from UNC School of Medicine, UNC Adams School of Dentistry and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy join together to see where their medical training will take them for the next several years.
Carolina outside the classroom
The Tar Heel experience goes beyond lecture halls and schoolwork. Learn more about student organizations and clubs at Carolina and how you can get involved in campus life.
The Well
News from Carolina
She makes sure no Tar Heel goes hungry
Kennedy Williams ’25 helps feed campus at the Carolina Cupboard food pantry.
New Montross award, honoree represent legacies of service
The late Tylee Craft, Tar Heel wide receiver and advocate for lung cancer awareness, received the first Eric Montross Public Service Award.
Dr. Wesley Burks to step down from UNC Health, School of Medicine roles
Burks, who’s served as CEO and dean since 2018, plans to focus on the development of North Carolina Children’s and spend more time with his family.
In pictures
Students share research
Carolina students showcased their research at the 26th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research on April 23 at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. The event features poster sessions to showcase and encourage undergraduate research in all disciplines.
Photos by Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Seniors make the climb
With Spring Commencement one month away, Carolina seniors participated in the annual tradition of climbing the Bell Tower on April 9. The event, sponsored by Carolina Alumni, had additional activities, including a mechanical bull.
Carolina’s history shines in Priceless Gems exhibit
Explore more than two dozen artifacts on display at Wilson Library through the end of May.
Alternative spring break teams help in Helene recovery
APPLES Service-Learning students traveled to the mountains and Charlotte to work on rebuilding and other projects.
- Advanced Statistical Machine Learning
Advanced Statistical Machine Learning
Thu, April 2409:00 am
- This is America V
This is America V
CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
Thu, April 2407:30 pm
- UNC Jazz Faculty
UNC Jazz Faculty
Sharp 9 Gallery
Fri, April 2507:30 pm
- Carolina Blood Drive
Carolina Blood Drive
Dean E. Smith Center
Wed, April 3007:00 am