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

The newest Tar Heels

Each fall, new students and faculty members arrive at UNC-Chapel Hill, ready to take their abilities and talents to new heights.

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Meet a Tar Heel: Nick Newlin
For first-generation college student Nick Newlin, Carolina was always his dream school. Now, the dream has come true.
Meet a Tar Heel: Zulma Arroyo
Zulma Arroyo started her studies at Robeson Community College in her hometown of Lumberton, North Carolina, but she always dreamt of wearing Carolina blue.
Meet a Tar Heel: Christian Cambizaca
Incoming student and Chancellor's Science Scholar Christian Cambizaca is working to make education accessible to kids around the world
Meet a Tar Heel: Alexis Lewis
Press the play button to see how incoming transfer student Alexis Lewis has made an impact on the lives of many through her inventions.

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Meet a Tar Heel: Rachael Flatt

As a teenager, Rachael Flatt was one of the world's best figure skaters. Now, eight years since competing in the Winter Olympics, she begins a new journey as a graduate student at Carolina.

News and Updates

- Carolina welcomes 5,095 new undergraduate students to campus
  Fall 2018 first-year class includes record number of first-generation college students.
- Carolina ranks 30th in 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities
  Carolina ranks 30th in the world and 22nd in the U.S. among global universities, according to the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
- English and comparative literature department offers seven new concentrations
- College of Arts & Sciences adds interdisciplinary neuroscience major
- UNC-Chapel Hill launches ‘Focus Carolina’ on WCHL
  The radio show, sponsored by the University, will air during morning, noon and evening drive times and on the weekends.
- University Libraries receives $1.75 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- Physician assistant students serve rural Virginia community

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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.

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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Nick Newlin feels the need to help people— just as his parents and mentors helped him achieve his goal of becoming a Tar Heel. Meet this incoming first-year ⬇️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  At #UNC, this first-generation college student hopes to use his computer science skills to make education more accessible to children around the world. Meet new Tar Heel Christian Cambizaca ⬇️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  This school year, the University welcomes 86 new and notable faculty members to continue Carolina's mission for academic excellence. ⬇️
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  From a young age, the choice to attend Carolina was always easy for Zulma Arroyo — her favorite color was blue. Discover how this first-generation and transfer student made her dream of becoming a Tar Heel come true. 💙
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  🔊: https://unc.live/2BdCqM7 What were you doing at 13 years old? Probably not proposing a landing site for the Mars 2020 Rover to 150 NASA scientists. But that's exactly what Alex Longo did! On this week's episode of Well Said, discover how this incoming first-year hopes his C...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Campus is bustling as first-year students experience life as a Tar Heel for the first time! Take a look at these photos from Carolina Kickoff ⬇️
- @UNC
  THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER! Welcome home, Tar Heels! 🐏💙🙌🏾 #UNCWOW18 https://t.co/voTdOM4v2U
- @UNC
  America's first public university will celebrate a big milestone this fall! Thanks to @chapelhillgov for setting the scene on Franklin Street #UNC225 https://t.co/q6c5E32G5k
- @UNC
  This priceless gem shines so much brighter with Tar Heels back on campus! Discover the newest members of the Carolina community ready to take on the world: https://t.co/Oiajd4r9bp https://t.co/3Fn1BmShBR
- @UNC
  Did you miss today's stories on incoming first-years Nick Newlin & Christian Cambizaca? We've got your back! 👉🏽 ⚡️ “Meet Carolina's newest Tar Heels” by @UNC https://t.co/DRXOzTxmDA
- @UNC
  Nick discovered the impact one person can have on another through his parents, mentors and time in @NationalFFA. At Carolina, he's hoping to pay it forward: https://t.co/SJzFzUcwOB https://t.co/Qwz6ba3x5S
- @UNC
  One such mentor encouraged Nick to join @NationalFFA where he helped his school finish second in a competition at the FFA’s national convention! https://t.co/SJzFzUcwOB

Events

Aug 18
Residence Halls open for Returning students at 9 AM.
12:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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Aug 18
PlayMakers Inaugural Open House
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PlayMakers Repertory Company120 Country Club Rd.Chapel HillNC27599-3235 |
This August, we’re throwing our doors wide open as park of UNC's Week of Welcome. Subscribers, friends, and newcomers are invited into the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art to be the first to celebrate our new season with food, fun, and entertainment for all!
Aug 18
Miniature Golf in the Undergraduate Library
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Library203 S. RoadChapel HillNC27514 | Free
Get to know the Undergraduate Library and some fellow Tar Heels through a game of mini golf! A Week of Welcome favorite!