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A culture of innovation

From the classroom to the lab, Carolina innovators are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

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225 years of Tar Heel: Henry Owl
After earning a master's degree from Carolina, Henry Owl fought for a law that guaranteed the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians citizenship and the right to vote.
A place where innovators thrive
Innovate Carolina is focused on helping students and faculty put their ideas to use for the public good.
Riverine re[Sr]ch
As a first-year student, Elena Watts took a research-based field trip that would change her life and lead her to four years of undergraduate research. The results of her original work served as the basis for a grant that now funds other students in the geology department.

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Combating global warming with seaweed

Press the play button to see how a student startup plans to revolutionize seaweed farming in temperate waters to create jobs, reduce plastic pollution and clean carbon from the atmosphere.

News and Updates

- Winston B. Crisp, former vice chancellor for student affairs, to speak at Winter Commencement
  Winter Commencement will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the Dean E. Smith Center.
- Carolina honors Tar Heel veterans
  Annual Veterans Day ceremonies celebrate the students, faculty and staff who serve or have served in the military.
- Tar Heels earn Final Four ticket
- Innovation infused, communities engaged
- Message from Chancellor Carol L. Folt on the Confederate Monument
  The University is continuing to receive input from the faculty, staff and student groups who ran listening sessions, administered surveys and hosted forums and discussions across campus.
- Blue Cross NC, UNC-Chapel Hill collaborate to expand rural primary care
- UNC-Chapel Hill receives $3.4 million commitment to advance its signature Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program

In Pictures

Veterans Day

The campus community gathered on Nov. 12 to celebrate Veterans Day during the Tar Heel Tribute and ROTC ceremony.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Henry Owl's determination helped the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gain citizenship and the right to vote in the United States. Learn about his influence as the first Native American student to enroll at Carolina #UNC225 https://unc.live/2B6OBZ3
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  It was a leap of faith for senior Gabrielle James to commit to coming to Carolina before she stepped foot on campus. Now as the president of the Carolina Indian Circle, she is using her passion to pave the way for native students. Hear how she is sharing her heritage with the com...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  At Carolina, we equip our faculty and students with the right resources to generate global solutions. See how we prepare the innovators of tomorrow to tackle issues we can't even imagine today ⏩ https://unc.live/2PRTgq5
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  🔊: https://unc.live/2nAAgwx At Carolina, innovation is everywhere you look — and we're spreading it across our state! Hear how UNC School of Medicine's Dr. Cristy Page develops innovative training programs for the next generation of family medicine physicians who will serve ...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Carolina. From the classroom to the lab, see how Tar Heels are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  We're looking forward to next month's #UNCgrad! Get to know our Winter Commencement speaker: former vice chancellor for student affairs Winston Crisp 👇
- @UNC
  On this week's episode of #UNC's podcast, learn about the importance of American Indian Heritage Month and some of the ways @CIC_UNC will celebrate American Indian culture on campus! https://t.co/9w4WSIrCWD
- @UNC
  Carolina is committed to helping #UNC students and families affected by hurricanes Florence and Michael. Our Student Success Hub is available to help through Dec. 21. Details 👉🏽 https://t.co/CMBaeBwIYG https://t.co/3dk2EB2SH9
- @UNC
  North Carolina has the eighth largest American Indian population in the country. Click below to hear how the Carolina Indian Circle provides a home for native students at #UNC https://t.co/wkAypkoUBj
- @UNC
  It won't take a scientist to figure this one out. Any guesses? #UNC https://t.co/pyR72ihXs0
- @UNC
  @kerren12 https://t.co/6EPfbiDF6O
- @UNC
  This view is worth the trek across campus! Got a clue? #UNC https://t.co/NZgRyp87sH

Events

Nov 07
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Dec 05
John and June Allcott Gallery: Norma Vila Rivero, A Metaphor Against Oblivion
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hanes Art Center115 S. Columbia St.Chapel HillNC27514 |
A Metaphor Against Oblivion is inspired by two themes; landscape and absence. It comments on and metaphorically represents the absent landscape that remains in the collective consciousness.
Nov 14
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Dec 14
2018 UNC Employee Forum Campus-Wide Toy Drive for UNC Children’s Hospital
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UNC-Chapel Hill |
Help us spread some Carolina cheer this holiday season! The Employee Forum’s Community Service Committee is sponsoring their second annual campus toy drive benefiting the patients and families at UNC Children’s Hospital! Let’s put a smile on the face of these spectacular mini Tar Heels!
Nov 14
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Dec 02
PlayMakers | “She Loves Me”
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
PlayMakers Repertory Company120 Country Club Rd.Chapel HillNC27599-3235 | $15
In this romantic musical comedy of mistaken identity, there is no love lost between Amalia and Georg, until Georg realizes they’ve been one another’s anonymous pen pals, kicking off a new quest to win her heart.