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Last updated at 4:01amFriday, October 12th, 2018

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225 years of Tar Heels: Zena Cardman
Two-time Carolina alumna Zena Cardman was one of 12 people chosen out of more than 18,000 applicants to join NASA’s astronaut candidate class in 2017, becoming the fourth Tar Heel to enter the astronaut program.
Well Said: Tar Heel Service Day
In this week's podcast, Jennifer Chandler of the UNC General Alumni Association and Suzanne Cowden of the Charlotte Carolina Club discuss how alumni gave back to their communities during the annual service day.
Video: A passion for physical training
Senior Andre Gomez-Demine is tapping into what he's learning in the classroom to help community members achieve their fitness goals.

Discover UNC-Chapel Hill

Connecting with home

As a research and student assistant in the library, Kristyna Herman reconnects with Czech culture, language and literature.

News and Updates

- UNC School of Medicine’s Giselle Corbie-Smith elected to National Academy of Medicine
  Corbie-Smith was elected for her scholarly work on the practical and ethical issues of engaging communities in research to achieve health and equity.
- Carolina earns diversity award for fourth consecutive year
  INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected Carolina for the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- At University Day, Folt issues apology, calls for purposeful action moving forward
- UNC-Chapel Hill announces scholarship initiative for North Carolina middle-income students
- Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity announces 2018 fellows
  The program aims to build a culturally diverse intellectual community and advance scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in higher education.
- Art studio opens in Carolina residence hall
- Message from Chancellor Carol L. Folt and Provost Robert Blouin on Winston Crisp retirement

In Pictures

Sinking the competition

More than 40 students competed in Campus Recreation's annual battleship tournament Oct. 6. In teams of four, students tried to sink the competition and claim the Battleship Championship.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Reuters recently ranked Carolina as one of the world’s most innovative universities! https://unc.live/2PuOOKi
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Happy fall break, Tar Heels! Fingers crossed campus looks a little more like this when you return 🍁🍂
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  As one of the more than 300,000 living Carolina alumni, Suzanne Cowden has always had a special place in her heart for the University. Hear how she and UNC General Alumni Association members and employees left their heel prints around the globe on Tar Heel Service Day ⏩ https:/...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  How does senior Andre Gomez-Demine gain valuable real-world experience at Carolina?
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  🔊: https://unc.live/2nAAgwx Brian Sturm has dedicated his career to figuring out what we immerse ourselves in — whether it's reading, listening to a story or playing video games. Click ☝🏽 to learn more about this professional storyteller.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Tar Heels are putting in work 🤓 Discover how Carolina students are working alongside faculty and staff to help keep the University moving 👇
- @UNC
  Carolina makes innovation fundamental in everything we do. Now @Reuters has named us one of the top 10 most innovative universities in the world! 🙌🏾💡 https://t.co/8Mp5HeFnSl #UNC https://t.co/6qyuOJ73Fz
- @UNC
  Once they graduate from #UNC, Tar Heels go on to leave their heel prints around the world — and even outer space! Get to know two-time Carolina alumna and one of the members of @NASA's 2017 astronaut candidate class, @zenanaut #UNC225 🚀 https://t.co/X3Lu2Qj4xE
- @UNC
  At Carolina, there is endless opportunity to build your resume and gain valuable work experience for the real world. Discover how #UNC students are putting in work to learn outside of the classroom 🤓💼 https://t.co/j2Hi2PfmC1
- @UNC
  At Carolina, there is endless opportunity to build your resume and gain valuable work experience for the real world. Discover how #UNC students are putting in work to learn outside of the classroom 🤓💼 https://t.co/j2Hi2PfmC1
- @UNC
  Grayson Bowen wears many hats as a peer support specialist at the #UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Discover how he uses art to encourage his clients to live full lives and achieve their goals in recovery (via @univgazette) ⬇️ https://t.co/21rPA7W1FI
- @UNC
  RT @ChancellorFolt: Have a great fall break everyone. It's such a gorgeous time of year. Enjoy yourselves. https://t.co/mhXeTHS4xm

Events

Oct 18
Student-Athlete Mental Health and Well-Being Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hyde Hall, University Room176 E. Franklin StreetChapel HillNC27599-3322 |
The workshop offers a better understanding of the particular mental health challenges faced by student-athletes and presents resources available to all of our students
Oct 18
Campus Flu Clinic
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Michael Hooker Research Center, Lower Level Atrium |
Campus Flu Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No advance registration is required.
Oct 18
UNC Visitors Center tours
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UNC-Chapel Hill Visitors Center250 East Franklin StreetChapel HillNC27514 | Free
The UNC Visitors Center welcomes guests to tour our dynamic campus. Whether you’re interested in prospective undergraduate tours – provided by our Office of Undergraduate Admissions – or you’d just like to get to know us better, we invite you to walk our storied brick paths and between our stone walls.