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Carolina throwback: the 1990s

Hit the rewind button to a time when Tar Heels styled neon windbreakers, baggy pants and Hard Rock Cafe T-shirts.

Watch campus scenes from the ‘90s

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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. 1public university in the South (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2022 College Rankings)
  • No. 4public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
  • 60national championships won by the Tar Heels

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University Calendar

  1. Applied Physical Sciences Colloquium, Nina Miolane

    Chapman Hall

    Tue, November 2804:00 pm

    Applied Physical Sciences Colloquium, Nina Miolane
  2. Piano on Empty Stage

    Departmental Student Recital

    Hill Hall

    Wed, November 2903:30 pm

    Departmental Student Recital
  3. past charanga group standing with their instruments

    Charanga Carolina

    Hill Hall

    Sat, December 208:00 pm

    Charanga Carolina
  4. Artists' Talk: The Durham Palette

    North Carolina Botanical Garden

    Fri, December 807:00 pm

    Artists' Talk: The Durham Palette