Carolina is a living commitment to lead through discovery, partnership and opportunity, because what happens here shapes what’s next in the state and beyond.
Learn how Carolina leads the wayUNC-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.
As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, explore how Carolina supports those who serve our nation through our teaching, research and service.
Now she uses her UNC School of Law degree as a senior staff attorney for the U.S. Coast Guard.
After 22 years, James Jacks embraces using his organizational and communication skills in a new way.
Emma Farson’s EMT certification in high school helped the Vetter Military Family Scholar prepare for her studies at Carolina.
Learn about campus resources and how Tar Heel students, faculty and staff are using outreach and research to prioritize mental health on campus, across North Carolina communities and beyond.
UNC-Chapel Hill’s world-class research enterprise fuels North Carolina’s economy, supporting businesses, meeting community needs and caring for our citizens.
UNC-Chapel Hill has a mission to support our home state. Discover how the expertise, research, work and service of Tar Heels impact every corner of North Carolina, allowing it to be the best version of itself.
The prestigious doctoral fellowship went to Viviane Ito of SILS and computer science student Vaidehi Patil.
The geological sciences major earned the 2026 Rhodes scholarship for Jamaica.
From Carolina Global Launch to the Rangel Fellowship, Emma Sampson ’25 paves her own way as a global problem-solver.
Carolina held a grand opening ceremony Nov. 13 for the new location of the rebranded Military and Veteran Student Success Center. Now located on the first floor of Student and Academic Services Building South, the MVSS offers resources to military-connected Tar Heels and gives them a space to gather. The event featured remarks from Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette ’14 (JD), an Air Force veteran and secretary at the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; student Roslyn Ward; MVSS program director Rob Palermo; Dean of Students Desirée Rieckenberg; and Chancellor Lee H. Roberts.
(Photos by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)
View the Capturing Carolina phtography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.
Autumn has UNC-Chapel Hill’s beautiful campus full of fall colors. Check out scenes around Carolina captured by University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner.
The iconic interlocking NC logo, dating back to the 1800s, represents Carolina’s connection to the Tar Heel State.
Murray Hall
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Chapel Hill Public Library
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Robert B. House Undergrad Library
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