After dedicating years to their studies, these Tar Heels are graduating from Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 14 and preparing for the exciting next chapter in their lives.
Read all about the graduatesUNC-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.
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.
In 1955, UNC-Chapel Hill’s medical school enrolled David L. Kelly Jr., even though he didn’t have an undergraduate diploma.
The PBS series features insights from the professor, the latest Carolina historian spotlighted in a Ken Burns documentary.
Omari Tait combines military experience, commitment to education and interest in technology to expand college access for students.
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.
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.
The mathematics major met his future wife at Carolina, joined the National Guard and helped in Hurricane Helene recovery.
The Future Business Admits program guarantees selected Carolina applicants a spot in UNC Kenan-Flagler as sophomores.
This year, women’s tennis player Reese Brantmeier ’26 completed a project she pledged to do as a fourth grader.
Despite gloomy weather and temperatures in the mid 30s, Carolina employees came together with colleagues and got steps in around campus for a good cause while spreading holiday spirit. The Jingle Bell Jog, an annual tradition for UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff, returned Dec. 5, with Tar Heels becoming Santas, elves and reindeer. Attendees also had the opportunity to make canned-food donations to the Carolina Cupboard and support the Orange County Animal Shelter. (Photos by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)
View the Capturing Carolina phtography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.
See campus decked out in its best fall colors in these photos and video from the 2025 fall semester.
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.
Fetzer Hall
Wed, December 1007:30 am
Wed, December 1012:00 pm
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, December 1112:00 pm
Fri, January 2303:00 pm
