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  • Map of creek

    A creek runs through it

    Water springing from a granite ridge millions of years in the making is a main reason for Carolina’s location. Here’s a look at how that water flowing under and through campus becomes the University’s Meeting of the Waters Creek.

  • Katie Musgrove on Zoom screen

    Employee Forum delegates hear COVID-19 vaccination, testing updates

    The chancellor and provost also provided updates on searches for deans, a new police chief, vice chancellor for communications and provost.

  • graphic of alarm clock surrounded by sun, moon and stars, along with two individuals

    Fine-tune your sleep symphony

    A Carolina sleep researcher explains a normal sleep cycle, the factors that drive you to and away from sleep and the disruptive effects of caffeine and naps.

  • Jennifer Cooper in her office.

    Tar Heel mom celebrates her degree

    A mother of nine, Class of 2020 grad Jennifer Cooper balanced her academics with raising a family on her way to earning a college degree.

  • Jocleyn Rives in her cap and gown.

    ‘My hard work had paid off’

    Jocelyn Rives is eager to don her cap and gown this weekend to attend the Class of 2020 Commencement and celebrate the achievement of overcoming challenges and becoming the first in her immediate family to earn a college degree.

  • Tar Heel finds her calling as a nurse

    Amanda Atkins' final year at Carolina was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but after graduating, she quickly launched into a career as a nurse as hospitals coped with the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Cole Mueller by the Old Well.

    Taking in Tar Heel traditions

    Cole Mueller has seen all of Carolina's storied traditions up close as a member of the Order of the Bell Tower. But when the pandemic cut his time at Carolina short, he missed out on experiencing some of the biggest milestones for himself. This weekend, he'll be crossing them off his bucket list.

  • Marisa sitting on the of NBC Sports

    Class of 2020 alumna lives out dream career with NBC Sports

    Since earning her degree in May 2020, Marisa Rauwald has been a part of some of the world's biggest sporting events as a staff member of NBC Sports.