On the cutting edge
Students, faculty and staff are all finding ways to innovate at Carolina, the perfect environment for idea development and execution.
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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
Meet a Tar Heel
Tiny lifeforms fascinate senior biologist
Lilly Papell studies how certain microscopic organisms survive in extreme environments.
Carolina bluegrass
As the bass player of the Carolina Bluegrass Band, Lewis Nazarian ‘23 found a new space to explore music.
Algal rhythms
Isabel Silva-Romero studies how ocean temperatures affect the food web on rocky reefs around the Galápagos Islands.
The Well
Latest news from Carolina
FEMA to hold nationwide emergency alert tests
Cell phone users will receive the alert system test on Oct. 4.
A message from the chancellor: Innovate Carolina Junction
In a campus email, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz wrote about University's commitment to innovation, including the new Innovate Carolina Junction.
Carolina ranks 4th among publics
In the U.S. News & World Report list, the University is the best value among public institutions for the 19th year.
University Calendar
- Good Neighbor Initiative Community Cookout
Good Neighbor Initiative Community Cookout
Hargraves Community Center
Thu, September 2805:30 pm
- Data Science Day
Data Science Day
Innovate Carolina Junction
Fri, September 2908:30 am
- UNC Music Research Forum
UNC Music Research Forum
Person Hall
Fri, September 2902:00 pm