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Carolina People

Every day, Tar Heels find ways to leave their Heelprint on campus and make our community stronger.

  • Jordan Sumlin, a student in the Pulso Scholars Program.

    The medical pipeline program aiming to diversify health care

    Part of the Carolina Latinx Center, the Pulso Scholars program helps underrepresented students prepare for medical careers.

  • A collage of animals

    More pandemic pets

    A kitten who helped her human overcome a loss. A foster dog named Cinnabon who became a happy “foster fail.” Clancy the chicken who perches like a pirate’s parrot on shoulders. Meet these and other pets who joined Carolina families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    The pros and cons of universal basic income

    Unconditional cash payments to residents are more of a floor to stand on than a safety net, say these Carolina scholars in light of a proposed pilot project to give $500 per month to formerly incarcerated Durham, North Carolina, residents.

  • #GDTBATH: Ashleigh Roberson

    #GDTBATH: Ashleigh Roberson

    Ashleigh Roberson’s first year at UNC-Chapel Hill hasn’t been the college experience she planned on when she applied to the University. But through Carolina Away, Roberson has built connections and got her footing in her classes.

  • Karen Stevenson

    ‘No one else can tell you what your path should be’

    Carolina alumna Karen Stevenson broke many barriers, but it has always been about more than just her. Her path has helped "younger people, particularly younger women and younger women of color, to believe that they can achieve their dreams and aspire to the highest levels of excellence."

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    Monarchs, muscles and memories

    Meet University employees who have been spending their time gardening, weightlifting and quilting.

  • A person in karen shelton stadium

    Hopelessly devoted to Blue, part II

    A Russian history professor and his championship bling. A School of Education associate professor who makes women’s basketball a family affair. A School of Government staffer who has attended every Tar Heel baseball opening day since 2002. Meet these Carolina employees and learn what makes them super fans.

  • A collage of animals

    Carolina’s pandemic pets

    Meet five pets who joined Carolina employees’ families during the COVID-19 pandemic, and learn how they’re helping their owners cope.