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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.
- 100North Carolina counties affected by Carolina research
- 63national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Algorithms bring couple together
Two Carolina graduate students share a passion for computer science and love for each other.
Hussman course uses Black press to teach US history
Trevy McDonald’s class shows the value of these “eyewitnesses to history” who fought for civil rights.
MBA graduate succeeds at pinching pennies
Becca Wright turned her grandmother’s cheese biscuit recipe into Piedmont Pennies, an award-winning business.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
50+ memorable Carolina moments, stories and achievements from 2025
Look back at the year that was for Tar Heels — from research breakthroughs and accolades to the largest incoming class ever and national championships.
Congratulations, winter 2025 graduates!
UNC-Chapel Hill celebrated 1,444 graduates at 2025 Winter Commencement on Dec. 14 at the Dean E. Smith Center as they joined the ranks of more than 371,000 living Tar Heel alumni.
Supporting our military heroes at Carolina
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.
The Well
News from Carolina
Travel and Expense Project turns feedback into fixes
Guided by campuswide feedback, the project team is rolling out several improvements in Concur to simplify the process.
Senior, varsity coxswain Alix de Saint-Aignan named Gates Cambridge scholar
The prestigious award fully funds graduate study at the University of Cambridge in England.
Carolina launches comprehensive Division of Student Success
The new division will support students across their entire Tar Heel journey, from admissions to beyond graduation.
Must-see UNC
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Capturing Carolina 📸
View the Capturing Carolina photography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.
Exchange students find home at Carolina
Students from France, India, Spain and Japan share their experiences since arriving in Chapel Hill.
Printmaking + biology = art
Students displayed prints at the annual “Art Show: Printmaking and Biology” exhibit, blending creativity and research.
- 2026 McNeil African American History Month Lecture with Dr. Thavolia Glymph
2026 McNeil African American History Month Lecture with Dr. Thavolia Glymph
The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History
Tue, February 1706:30 pm
- Dr. Fredara Hadley | UNC Music Research Forum
Dr. Fredara Hadley | UNC Music Research Forum
Person Hall
Fri, February 2003:30 pm
- The TEAM: "Reconstructing"
The TEAM: "Reconstructing"
Memorial Hall
Sat, February 2108:00 pm
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Memorial Hall
Tue, February 2407:30 pm