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Discover the many pathways to Carolina↗
Future doctor makes state’s ‘mecca of health care’ home
Former Carolina Covenant scholar Bradley Lauck continues to excel at the UNC School of Medicine while also serving his country.
Her UNC-Chapel Hill nursing education prepares Naomi King to serve North Carolinians↗
The daughter of a Marine veteran, King learns inside and out the classroom at Carolina, a school that “had my back” financially, she says.
Giving tours of Carolina strengthened Gillian Kepley’s love for it↗
Working at the UNC Visitors Center helped the new graduate afford a college education that will allow her to serve North Carolinians.
231 years of public service
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)
- 63national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Teamwork shapes a future surgeon
Ricardo Crespo Regalado had plans of studying medicine from a young age, and chose to do so in Chapel Hill.
Annabel Dougherty rediscovers herself at Carolina
The transfer student used her experience switching schools to create a place to ease the transition for others.
James Glass gives and receives love
Cleaning is the priority for the Massey Award winner and housekeeping crew leader, but people are a close second.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Carolina research is powering North Carolina
Carolina is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all people. Learn more about Carolina’s research impact.
AI research at UNC-Chapel Hill
At Carolina, researchers across departments are finding creative ways to use artificial intelligence for the greater good.
Entrepreneurship and innovation at Carolina
Carolina is fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tar Heel-affiliated startups are creating new jobs and fueling economic development across the state.
The Well
News from Carolina
Public policy graduate wants to ‘make a difference’
As a Lead for North Carolina fellow, Paloma Garcia-Serrano worked with local governments in four counties.
THRIVE program approaches 300-participant milestone
Researcher Jason P. Mihalik discusses how insights from service members, veterans and first responders shape the program’s treatment.
Institute for Innovation serves NC small businesses
The UNC School of Law institute provides early-stage legal counsel to startups and entrepreneurs.
Must-see UNC
Check more photos and videos of the Tar Heel experience
DiPhi celebrates 230 years of dialogue and debate
Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and members of the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies reflect on the legacy of the University’s first student organization.
Hussman grad documents post-Helene recovery
Max Feliu’s “What the Mud Took,” airing on PBS NC, shows western North Carolinians picking up the pieces of their lives.
Look back at the Class of 2025’s 4 years at Carolina
Revisit some of the biggest moments of the newest alumni’s time as Tar Heels.
- Privacy, Property and Attribution in Generative AI
Privacy, Property and Attribution in Generative AI
Tue, July 811:00 am
- Introduction to Covidence
Introduction to Covidence
Wed, July 912:00 pm
- Wellness Champion Interest sessions
Wellness Champion Interest sessions
Fri, July 1112:30 pm
- Drawing in the Galleries
Drawing in the Galleries
Ackland Art Museum
Sat, July 1210:00 am