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Polk Place, named for N.C. native and Class of 1818 alumnus President James K. Polk, is a popular setting for socializing and studying under Carolina Blue skies.

'Rite of Spring' catches and sparks

Nine world premieres. Twelve new works, including 11 of which were commissions. Two U.S. premieres from artists who brought their ideas to Carolina’s classrooms along with the …
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Case: Be curious, take risks

Steve Case, co-founder of America Online and chair of the Case Foundation and chairman and CEO of Revolution, urged Carolina's newest graduates to be attackers, …
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Commencement by the Numbers

More than 3,300 Carolina blue caps and gowns have been purchased for Commencement this weekend, 24,000 programs are being printed, and more than 200 azaleas …
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Closing the achievement gap

For Korde Tuttle, becoming a Carolina Covenant Scholar has completely transformed his college experience. “For me, being a Covenant Scholar has meant being supported in ways …
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Folt in her own words

After her election as UNC's next chancellor, Carol Folt started immersing herself in campus life and learning more about Carolina. In this 4-minute video, she …
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Nothing Could Be Finer

Carol L. Folt, interim president at Dartmouth College and an internationally recognized environmental scientist, will become the first woman to lead Carolina. Throughout her 30-year career, …
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Help! My teen is learning to drive!

So, your teenager is learning to drive? Lessen parental anxiety that this milestone causes with a smartphone app developed at UNC that helps parents guide …
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Campus Updates

University receives high marks from employees in latest survey

Three-fourths of Carolina’s faculty and staff believe the University has both a compelling vision and the talent needed for future success. And 79 percent would recommend …

Road work set for summer

Starting May 13, several road construction projects will ramp up south of campus and continue throughout the summer. South Columbia Street will become one-way northbound from …

Chancellor Thorp, children and teachers cut the ribbon.

University Child Care Center expands: two classrooms, two play yards, 40 children

UNC- Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals opened two new preschool classrooms and two new play yards at the University Child Care Center on Monday, May …

Four awarded Beech Scholarships

Four UNC-Chapel Hill students have been awarded the prestigious Harvey Beech Scholarship. Harvey Elliot Beech was one of the first four African-American students admitted to UNC, …

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