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'Be led by your dreams'

The Class of 2020 returned home this weekend for a graduation ceremony where the Tar Heels turned their tassels together.

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Class of 2020 returns to their second home to celebrate Commencement
The Class of 2020 was honored at a one-of-a-kind, three-day celebration that featured tailgates, Bell Tower Climbs, reunions, a special recognition at Saturday’s football game and Commencement in Kenan Stadium.
Hark the silence
With classes canceled for a day devoted to mental health, Carolina observed a somber 228th birthday that leaders called a time for reflection, reckoning and resilience.
Dedicated to helping
Whether it’s driving through a snowstorm to rescue a stranded nurse visiting from Malawi or supporting world-class infectious diseases faculty, 2021 Massey Award winner Kathy James is all about helping.

Discover UNC-Chapel Hill

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A (really) big birthday bash

The department of English and comparative literature celebrates 225 years of rhetoric, writing, film and literature at UNC-Chapel Hill in October. The department ties its history to the founding of the University.

News and Updates

- A message from the chancellor: Caring for our campus
  "We cannot solve this crisis with the efforts of one person, or one group, alone. Every person on our campus is a valued part of our community, and strengthening our collective emotional and mental well-being has never been more critical."
- Updated locations for Community Support Centers
  For the rest of the week, the University has consolidated Community Support Center staff to be available at SASB, Granville, Health Science Library and Davis Library.
- Graduate global learning gets a boost
- UNC Music returns to concert
- Harris Barton set for Oct. 16 National Football Foundation Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute
  College Football Hall of Fame electee Harris Barton was a First-Team All-American in 1986 and was named the ACC's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman after helping the Tar Heels finish sixth in the nation and first in the conference with 436 yards of total offense per game.
- UNC-Chapel Hill awarded $11.7 million to improve HPV vaccination among adolescents
- What you need to know about voting in this year’s election

In Pictures

Class of 2020 Commencement

Nearly 3,000 members of the Class of 2020 — along with almost 14,000 of their friends and family — returned to campus for the graduation ceremony on Oct. 10. It was a long-awaited homecoming for the Tar Heels.

Events

Oct 01
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Oct 31
John and June Allcott Gallery: Abraham O. Oghobase, Land/Min(e)dscapes
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hanes Art Center115 S. Columbia St.Chapel HillNC27514 |
Oct 11
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Nov 08
Home of the Heels – 2022-2023 Housing Selection
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Oct 14
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Oct 15
7th Annual Family Business Forum: Leverage Your Strategic Thinking to Achieve Your Goals
Rizzo Conference Center150 Dubose Home LnChapel Hill27599 |