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Discover the many pathways to Carolina↗
Brian Woodard’s Heelprint is all over C-STEP↗
A former community college student, the double Tar Heel leads C-STEP students to Carolina and helps them excel.
For Zoe Tang, Carolina is a place to thrive↗
Inspired by her mother's cancer diagnosis, this first-year student knows Chapel Hill is the right place to launch her medical career.
Charles Hands is keeping his promise to the Carolina Covenant↗
Once a first-generation college student from Wilmington, this Charlotte attorney makes the case for the financial and communal power of the Carolina Covenant.
231 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. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
- No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
- 62national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Free dance lessons lead to fancy footwork
Lesley Gonzalez found her rhythm with Carolina’s Ballroom Dance team.
Game day is all business for these Tar Heels
Meet four students who clock in when Carolina takes the court.
Lt. Col. Brie Vihlen trains students to be leaders
Carolina’s Air Force ROTC detachment commander will retire after 22 years in the military and many tours of duty.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
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 you can get involved in campus life.
Celebrating women's history
Generations of women at UNC-Chapel Hill have made way for current students, faculty, staff and alumnae to make a mark on the world.
Protecting your mental health
Learn about campus resources and how Tar Heel students, faculty and staff are using outreach and research to prioritize mental health on campus and beyond.
The Well
News from Carolina
Three with Lee
Chancellor Lee H. Roberts answers questions about research funding, diversity programs and tuition rates.
A message from the provost: Update on Department of Education executive order
In a message to campus, Provost J. Christopher Clemens writes about how the University is responding to changes at the Department of Education.
Courageous Conversations students discuss Israel-Palestine conflict
In the SCLL 190 class, they developed skills in talking across differences before a spring break trip to Israel.
In pictures
Medical students make a match
After years of hard work, nearly 200 Carolina medical students gathered at Roper Hall March 21 for their Match Day celebration, participating in a decades-old tradition of finding their match at the same time as others around the nation.
(Photos by Jon Gardiner, University Communications)
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Check out scenes from Total WellBeing
Carolina employees ate pizza, jumped rope, hung out with Rameses and more at the annual expo on March 12.
How well do you know the N.C. Botanical Garden?
Here are 10 fascinating facts about the University’s conservation garden.
Tar Heel Hockey turns 50
The rapidly growing Carolina club hockey program will move into a more competitive division next year.
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Ex Machina
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Ex Machina
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Friday Conference Center
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