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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.
232 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. 1best value among public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 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
Rameses goes to grad school
Once Carolina’s beloved mascot, Alex Henson ’25 is also an agroclimatology researcher.
Doctoral student studies urban heat
With a Graduate School summer research fellowship, Katherine Burley Farr collected data that can be used to target relief.
Dr. Aziz Sancar inspires the next generation
A decade later, Carolina’s Nobel laureate continues to teach, make discoveries and build cultural bridges.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
The University for North Carolina
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.
AI research at Carolina
At Carolina, researchers across departments are finding creative ways to use artificial intelligence for the greater good.
Carolina outside the classroom
The Tar Heel experience goes beyond lecture halls and schoolwork. Learn more about student organizations and clubs at Carolina and how Tar Heels can get involved in campus life.
The Well
News from Carolina
La Crosse virus research gets personal
Silas Durham, a junior Morehead-Cain scholar, describes his 2024-25 internship with the North Carolina Collaboratory.
Barbara Hardin, widow of chancellor emeritus, dies at 93
She received a William Richardson Davie Award for extraordinary service to the University.
Collective Soul headlines Chapel Thrill Game Day against Virginia
The rock band will perform on Polk Place prior to the Tar Heels’ noon football game against the Cavaliers.
In pictures
Employee Appreciation Day 2025
Carolina's faculty and staff posed for pictures with Rameses Jr., received a free lunch and giveaway, had their pictures drawn and more Oct. 17 during the annual Employee Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Office of Human Resources.
(Photos by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)
Must-see UNC
Check more photos and videos of the Tar Heel experience
Capturing Carolina 📸
View the Capturing Carolina phtography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.
Take a look at other Old Wells
The iconic spot on Carolina’s campus is not the only representation around North Carolina.
Campus gardens provide food, community
The Carolina Community Garden and Edible Campus UNC bring Tar Heels together to plant, harvest and share the bounty.
- Converge-Con
Converge-Con
UNC Chapel-Hill
Wed, October 22
- University Research Week
University Research Week
University of North Carolina
Wed, October 2208:00 am
- Research & Discovery Fair
Research & Discovery Fair
The Frank Porter Graham Student Union
Wed, October 2211:00 am
- Converge-Con
Converge-Con
UNC Chapel-Hill
Thu, October 23