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Spring at Carolina

Flowers are blooming, warmer temperatures are arriving and students are taking part in plenty of University traditions.

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UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.

Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.

  • 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
  • No. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
  • No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
  • 62national championships won by the Tar Heels

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  • Group of UNC-Chapel Hill graduate students and faculty and staff gathered near the fountain outside of Bynum Hall during a get-together.

    Celebrating our graduate and professional students

    Tar Heels who come to Chapel Hill to study as graduate and professional students better the state, nation and world with their research, teaching, service and civic engagement.

  • A triptych collage of medical student seeing her match for the first time.

    Match Day at Carolina

    Each year, students from UNC School of Medicine, UNC Adams School of Dentistry and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy join together to see where their medical training will take them for the next several years.

  • Members of a student a cappella group at UNC-Chapel Hill performing on the brick steps of South Building at evening to an audience sitting on the lawn of Polk Place.

    Carolina outside the classroom

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Holi brings Heels together

Tar Heels from a variety of cultures and backgrounds brought color to Hooker Fields on April 12 at UNC Holi Moli. Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition that celebrates love, community and the arrival of spring. At Carolina, the yearly tradition connects campus and the local community.

(Photos by Jon Gardiner, University Communications)

    Must-see UNC

    Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
    1. Image of a student walking down a pathway with yellow trees on either side.

      Climate Change Symposium

      The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History

      Mon, April 2109:00 am

      Climate Change Symposium

    2. Pit Stop for FAFSA

      The Pit

      Tue, April 2211:30 am

      Pit Stop for FAFSA
    3. xylophone

      UNC Percussion Ensemble

      Kenan Music Building

      Tue, April 2207:30 pm

      UNC Percussion Ensemble
    4. Graphic of multiple people connected to a video call.

      Advanced Statistical Machine Learning

      Thu, April 2409:00 am

      Advanced Statistical Machine Learning