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Last updated at 1:08amMonday, July 23rd, 2018

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For the past 70 years, the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences has served the state and nation by conducting cutting-edge research and promoting new knowledge to inform public policy.

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At Carolina, Shark Week lasts for decades

Researchers at Carolina's Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City conduct the longest-running shark survey in the United States.

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Massey winner Gregory Gangi has a passion for the natural world
Gregory Gangi argues that greater collaboration between universities, government and business can transform North Carolina into a clean technology powerhouse.
Incoming graduate student runs across the country for a cause
Lauren Bates has nearly 2,000 miles to go in her cross-country run before starting a graduate program in exercise physiology at Carolina.
Journalism student grows personally and professionally through summer internship with PGA Tour
Chuka Akpom is gaining hands-on experience this summer as a communications intern with the PGA Tour working on advertising campaigns.

News and Updates

- Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program expands to Southwestern Community College
  Partnership will increase the number of low- and moderate-income students transferring to and graduating from Carolina
- Trustees announce goals, view heart-tugging stories of patients benefitting from research
  The July Board of Trustees meeting featured two presentations about University health care research that has led to groundbreaking patient treatments.
- Alumna Olivia Holder named 2018 Yenching Scholar
- Carolina Performing Arts receives $1.5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- UNC Lineberger hosts delegation from Malawi
  A team of Malawian health and government officials met with UNC Health Care and university leaders, researchers and clinical staff across three days to prepare for the opening of the first dedicated cancer center in Malawi.
- Mosaics discovered by Carolina archaeologist provide clues on life in an ancient Galilean Jewish village
- Alumnus named 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar

In Pictures

Carolina in the summertime

Summer in Chapel Hill may be a bit quieter — and hotter — than the rest of the year, but with Summer School in session and thousands of incoming first-year students visiting campus, there is still excitement flowing through Carolina.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  !Alert Carolina! Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Seek shelter; avoid windows. alertcarolina.unc.edu For the current status of watches, warnings or advisories for Orange County please visit: at http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwaatmget.php?x=NCC135.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  !Alert Carolina! Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Seek shelter; avoid windows. alertcarolina.unc.edu For the current status of watches, warnings or advisories for Orange County please visit: at http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwaatmget.php?x=NCC135.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Congratulations to Carolina alumna Olivia Holder for being named the first Yenching Scholar from #UNC! This scholarship will support Holder as she pursues her master's degree at Peking University in Beijing, China ✈️ https://unc.live/2uxp1sk
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  This week we highlighted Carolina's record breakers and those whose work will make an impact in our community and beyond. Get to know some of the priceless gems we celebrated: https://unc.live/2LA7m9W
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Over the last six years, Carolina has partnered with the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network to connect students and faculty with experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Discover how this #UNC partnership has expanded entrepreneurship across the state and see where it's headed next...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  “The part of the University that most people think of when they imagine it is the Old Well. But when you come to the University, the first thing you hear is the bell tower.” Meet the two #UNC students who are following a nearly 90-year-old tradition as the Morehead-Patterson ...
- @UNC
  #UNC is known as the University of National Champions, but this past week recent graduate @KennySelmon added a world championship to his resume! See that and what else you might've missed this week at Carolina ▶️ https://t.co/j4kZSYAbUV https://t.co/vyYTZpirz8
- @UNC
  !Alert Carolina! Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Seek shelter; avoid windows. https://t.co/sLY3gKR2mo
- @UNC
  @mikcummings_ Welcome to #UNC! 🐑
- @UNC
  Some Carolina icons date back centuries. Other Tar Heel traditions are more recent. See some of both the new school and the old school in our celebration of what makes every day a #GDTBATH: https://t.co/IKMkrjU1KX 🐏 https://t.co/fNetra9qvf
- @UNC
  July's Board of Trustees meeting featured two faculty presentations about #UNC health care research that has led to groundbreaking patient treatments https://t.co/Mo7EKnMsEd
- @UNC
  Whether it's connecting students to careers in environmental conservation or running 4,000 miles to raise money for young adults with cancer, Tar Heels are making an impact. Watch what happened this week at #UNC https://t.co/Y9KUEiOyqQ

Events

Jun 12
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Sep 10
Learn more about Waiving or Enrolling in the UNC System Student Health Insurance Plan
Campus Health Services320 Emergency Room DriveChapel HillNC27599 |
All eligible students enrolled in the UNC System Colleges and Universities, including UNC-Chapel Hill, are required to have health insurance!
Jul 23
Yoga in the Galleries
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 |
Take a break from your day and explore the world of yoga in the beautiful setting of the Ackland!
Jul 23
Tai Chi in the Galleries
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 |
Join us for Tai Chi in the Galleries, inspired by the renowned Asian art collections at the Ackland!