Graham Memorial, a hub of student intellectual and social activities, hosts several programs that showcase the rich undergraduate studies at Carolina. The building, completed in 1931, is named for Edward Kidder Graham, who served as Carolina's President from 1914 to 1918.

Originally the University's student union, this building was renovated between 1998 and 2000 to house the Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence.

Described by its planning committee as a "democracy of learning," the center's mission is to lead a renaissance in undergraduate education at Carolina. Students come to the Johnston Center to learn about undergraduate research and Honors study-abroad opportunities, to meet distinguished Carolina alumni and campus visitors, to participate in arts and cultural events, and to get to know their professors as scholars and people. With its state-of-the-art technology, the Johnston Center also serves as a laboratory for innovation in teaching and learning. Here, faculty and students engage in collaborative inquiry with peers close to home and around the globe. Teleconferencing facilities connect UNC-Chapel Hill programs abroad back to campus and give students in Chapel Hill access to academic experts from all parts of the world.