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Last updated at 9:34pmWednesday, August 8th, 2018

Welcome Home, Tar Heels

The 2018-19 school year is starting, the Tar Heels are back in town and, with more than 5,000 new students strolling through campus, Carolina is buzzing again.

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Nearly 3,400 first-year students are moving onto campus this weekend.
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Discover UNC-Chapel Hill

The right kind of popularity

Mitch Prinstein, the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Carolina, looks at why some people are popular, why others struggle and “what you can do to make sure you have the kind of popularity that predicts the most fulfilling and longest life possible.”

News and Updates

- Welcoming 5,000 new Tar Heels
  Chancellor Carol L. Folt welcomed the Class of 2022 during New Student Convocation on Sunday night.
- Dorrance wins 1,000th career game as Tar Heels down OSU
  Tar Heels blank Ohio State for Dorrance's 1,000th collegiate win.
- Carolina welcomes 5,095 new undergraduate students to campus
- Carolina ranks 30th in 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities
- English and comparative literature department offers seven new concentrations
  The department of English and comparative literature will offer seven new major concentrations this fall to help students pair their English major with natural sciences, social sciences and more.
- College of Arts & Sciences adds interdisciplinary neuroscience major
- UNC-Chapel Hill launches ‘Focus Carolina’ on WCHL

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Back to school

The school year is right around the corner and our students are heading back to campus. From new students moving into the dorms for the first time to the annual Week of Welcome celebrations, Chapel Hill is full of energy and excitement again.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  ICYMI: Carolina is full of GOATs thanks to women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance! Congratulations on your 1,000th win yesterday, Coach! 🏆🐏 #UNC
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  "It is really exciting to be at Carolina, finally." This weekend, nearly 3,400 first-year students and their families made Carolina their new home ➡️ https://unc.live/2MlmexF
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  New Student Convocation ✔️ FallFest ✔️ Although we got a little rain, nothing could stop the Class of 2022 from starting the school year off right with some Tar Heel traditions. 💙
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Join as us we officially welcome the Class of 2022 to the Carolina family at New Student Convocation! 🐏 #UNC
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Today the Great Hall was buzzing thanks to our Transfer Student Kickoff! This year, we are so excited to welcome 800 transfer students to the Carolina family. 🐏
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Congratulations, Coach Dorrance! 1,000 wins! ⚽️🐏 #GoHeels
- @UNC
  ⚽️ 40+ years ⚽️ 22 National Championships ⚽️ 1,000 collegiate wins We'd say @ncwomenssoccer coach Anson Dorrance is the 🐐! Congratulations, coach! 🏆 https://t.co/22nw0htjya
- @UNC
  The rain never bothered #UNC22 anyway! Take a look at all the action from #UNCFallFest https://t.co/nOa15H3wXp
- @UNC
  ⚽️ 40+ years ⚽️ 21 National Championships ⚽️ 1,000 collegiate wins We'd say @ncwomenssoccer coach Anson Dorrance is the 🐐! Congratulations, coach! 🏆 https://t.co/22nw0htjya
- @UNC
  RT @SAA_UNC: ⚠️ Location and time change for Sunset Serenade: Join us at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall tonight to kick the year off in harmony. 🎶…
- @UNC
  Hey #UNC22! Join Mitch Prinstein tonight in Memorial Hall for a discussion on the 2018 summer reading book! Info: https://t.co/VdNmw8LU1e
- @UNC
  When it comes to popularity and success, does likability or status matter more? John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology Mitch Prinstein has thoughts ⬇️ https://t.co/VkQUMjH7bt

Events

Aug 20
Make a Button at Wilson Library
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Library200 South RdChapel Hill27599 | Free
Make your own button using images from the Wilson Special Collections Library – including a young “Mike” Jordan, the old Old Well, and more!
Aug 20
Yoga in the Galleries
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 |
Take a break from your day and explore the world of yoga in the beautiful setting of the Ackland!
Aug 20
Tai Chi in the Galleries
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia StreetChapel Hill27514 |
Join us for Tai Chi in the Galleries, inspired by the renowned Asian art collections at the Ackland!