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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
A record 5 Tar Heels named 2025 Goldwater scholars
The prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship identifies and supports emerging research scientists.
Jill V. Hamm named dean of School of Education
Hamm, who has served as interim dean since May 2024, has accepted the role on a permanent basis, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts announced.
11 student researchers receive NSF fellowships
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards work in STEM-related fields.
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
National drone racing championship comes to Carolina
Students and staff helped put on the event that attracted nearly 60 pilots from universities nationwide.
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.
- American Indian Cultural Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
American Indian Cultural Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
American Indian Center
Fri, April 2506:00 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
- Suzi Analogue and the Art of Electronic Music
Suzi Analogue and the Art of Electronic Music
Flyleaf Books
Wed, April 3006:00 pm