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  • A woman sticks a piece of paper among others stating goals on a bulletein board.

    Achieve life goals with these 5 tips

    Tackle big changes by checking off small goals daily, says a Carolina expert on motivation and behaviors.

  • Niki Shamdasani

    How Carolina helped prepare one alumna to launch her own fashion brand

    After struggling to find clothes for a traditional wedding in India, Carolina alumna Niki Shamdasani '15 and her sister launched their own South Asian-inspired fashion brand, Sani. The Tar Heel says Carolina helped her hone the crucial problem-solving abilities she now uses as a business owner.

  • 2022 University Teaching Awards

    Teaching Awards honor 25 educators

    Selected from more than 800 nominations, the winners of the 2022 University Teaching Awards will receive special recognition at the Jan. 15 men’s basketball game.

  • People hiking in the woods.

    Exploring life off campus

    Carolina Expeditions introduces Tar Heels to North Carolina beyond our campus. The program recently announced its spring trip schedule, which will take students hiking, climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, backpacking and more.

  • Illustration of four people in a circle of chairs with blank word bubbles above their heads suggesting conversation.

    Support for student mental health

    Faculty members share examples of how they are helping students cope with crisis.

  • A single snowflake with its dendritic shapes sits nestled on top other snowflakes.

    The science and poetry of snowflakes

    Whether you see them as “water with wings” or “hexagonal dendrites of ice,” snowflakes bring magic and wonder. Some even come from the Bahamas.

  • Kyla Locklear standing outside.

    #GDTBATH: Kyla Locklear

    Since she first arrived in Chapel Hill, junior Kyla Locklear has been dedicated to bringing awareness to Carolina's Native American community. The UNC American Indian Center quickly became the perfect place for Locklear to work toward that goal.

  • David Drewry standing outside.

    Collaborating for a cure

    Drug treatments for a rare form of cancer have eluded researchers for years. David Drewry’s work at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has scientists and survivors optimistic that big breakthroughs are within reach.