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Explore Carolina

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

  • Five people looking at a lake in the Galapagos Islands.

    University Research Week 2023

    Whether it be in a laboratory, out in nature or anywhere in between, Tar Heels are researching ways to make an impact in North Carolina and throughout our nation and world.

  • A large navy blue bus driving on a a roadway with a mountain and trees in the background.

    Driving the Tar Heel state

    Carolina faculty and administrators learn about the University's work in N.C. on the Tar Heel Bus Tour and hear from North Carolinians about how the University can partner to help solve challenges.

  • Nighttime photo of the Bell Tower on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill lit Carolina Blue with projected, white text reading

    Happy birthday, Carolina!

    Each year on University Day, Oct. 12, we celebrate our mission as the country’s first public university and our service to North Carolina, the nation and the world.

  • Students walking on brick pathways on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill between classes.

    The University of the people

    Carolina works hard to make the dream of an excellent college education possible. A key step is keeping Carolina affordable for all students.

  • Overhead photo of a pair of hands working with pieces of wood cutouts.

    On the cutting edge

    Students, faculty and staff are all finding ways to innovate at Carolina, the perfect environment for idea development and execution.

  • Overhead image of a person in a laboratory wearing gloves and putting water into a vial.

    Support, expertise aid NC’s opioid response

    Carolina faculty are designing safer pain relievers, providing better treatment and helping communities develop action plans.

  • Springtime white leaves on a low-hanging branch of a tree in between two buildings. The sun shines in the upper left corner.

    Helping each other through tragedy

    Find tips and advice from mental health experts on how to process traumatic events and support peers.

  • A student standing in a library with his backpack hanging over his right shoulder as he looks to his right in front of a bookcase.

    Summer activities enrich Tar Heel experience

    Abroad and at home, students and faculty made fresh discoveries, took on special projects and learned new skills.