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  • Juan Castro by the Old Well.

    Belonging and empowerment

    Senior Juan Castro wasn't sure that he'd find his place at Carolina. But through the Carolina Covenant, the Latinx Center and volunteer opportunities, the Tar Heel found a sense of belonging in Chapel Hill.

  • Whitney Noble by the Old Well.

    Stepping ahead

    Carolina Covenant Scholar Whitney Noble made her way to nursing school at UNC-Chapel Hill through her own hard work and a little help from C-STEP.

  • Trees in the fall

    The science behind fall foliage

    Why do leaves change color in the fall, and when is the best time to go “leaf-peeping”? The North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Johnny Randall, who says conditions this year are near perfect, answers your fall color questions.

  • A group holding books in a library.

    A (really) big birthday bash

    The department of English and comparative literature celebrates 225 years of rhetoric, writing, film and literature at UNC-Chapel Hill in October. The department ties its history to the founding of the University.

  • Kathy James standing outside.

    Dedicated to helping

    Whether it’s driving through a snowstorm to rescue a stranded nurse visiting from Malawi or supporting world-class infectious diseases faculty, 2021 Massey Award winner Kathy James is all about helping.

  • Jenna Pauli in COVID-19 mask in doctor's office.

    Carolina People: Jenna Pauli

    Well before COVID-19, Pauli helped keep Carolina employees healthy and safe, but her contact-tracing work has been especially important during Carolina’s response to the pandemic.

  • Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Charles Marshall led the trustees through a summary of the powers that trustees had delegated in the 49 years since the UNC System was created. The trustees re-examined that list Oct. 7

    Trustees propose resolution on hiring, admissions appeals

    After reviewing delegations of authority at the request of the Board of Governors, the University’s Board of Trustees voted on potential changes at a special meeting Oct. 7.

  • Kevin Guschiewicz on stage with faculty

    Hark the silence 

    With classes canceled for a day devoted to mental health, Carolina observed a somber 228th birthday that leaders called a time for reflection, reckoning and resilience.