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Timeless traditions

From taking a sip out of the iconic Old Well to living in historic buildings, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is home to centuries-old traditions that are still being carried out by students today.

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Massey winner Gregory Gangi has a passion for the natural world
Gregory Gangi argues that greater collaboration between universities, government and business can transform North Carolina into a clean technology powerhouse.
Incoming graduate student runs across the country for a cause
Lauren Bates has nearly 2,000 miles to go in her cross-country run before starting a graduate program in exercise physiology at Carolina.
Journalism student grows personally and professionally through summer internship with PGA Tour
Chuka Akpom is gaining hands-on experience this summer as a communications intern with the PGA Tour working on advertising campaigns.

News and Updates

- Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program expands to Southwestern Community College
  Partnership will increase the number of low- and moderate-income students transferring to and graduating from Carolina
- Trustees announce goals, view heart-tugging stories of patients benefitting from research
  The July Board of Trustees meeting featured two presentations about University health care research that has led to groundbreaking patient treatments.
- Alumna Olivia Holder named 2018 Yenching Scholar
- Carolina Performing Arts receives $1.5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- UNC Lineberger hosts delegation from Malawi
  A team of Malawian health and government officials met with UNC Health Care and university leaders, researchers and clinical staff across three days to prepare for the opening of the first dedicated cancer center in Malawi.
- Mosaics discovered by Carolina archaeologist provide clues on life in an ancient Galilean Jewish village
- Alumnus named 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar

In Pictures

Carolina in the summertime

Summer in Chapel Hill may be a bit quieter — and hotter — than the rest of the year, but with Summer School in session and thousands of incoming first-year students visiting campus, there is still excitement flowing through Carolina.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Over the last six years, Carolina has partnered with the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network to connect students and faculty with experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Discover how this #UNC partnership has expanded entrepreneurship across the state and see where it's headed next...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  “The part of the University that most people think of when they imagine it is the Old Well. But when you come to the University, the first thing you hear is the bell tower.” Meet the two #UNC students who are following a nearly 90-year-old tradition as the Morehead-Patterson ...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Dr. Raj Panjabi, a #UNC Bridge Builder and one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, is working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide life-changing health care in remote areas of his home country, Liberia. Learn how this incredible Tar Hee...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Before Lauren Bates starts at #UNC this fall, she's embarking on a different kind of adventure: traveling 4,000 miles from San Fransisco to Boston on foot. Discover how this Tar Heel's incredible journey will help raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults 👟
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Just like the bricks that pave our campus and the low stone walls that welcome Tar Heels near and far, the Davie Poplar trees are a major part of Carolina's gorgeous landscape. Learn more about these symbols of life at #UNC: https://unc.live/2usgVRV
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  “This is what it’s all about. This right here. It’s on the floor, it’s on your shirt, and it’s in your heart.” -Stuart Scott Celebrate Carolina's timeless traditions here: https://unc.live/2usgVRV
- @UNC
  We couldn't do a feature on athletics at #UNC without highlighting our incredible Tar Heel fans who have been there along the way. Here's a #TBT to a little moment in 2017 when Franklin Street became a sea of Carolina blue 💙🏆 https://t.co/VfMsqKjQfP
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  RT @ChancellorFolt: What a great 6 years for the Blackstone Entrepreneurship Network: mentored over 580 companies, raised $430M in funding…
- @UNC
  And who can forget the GOAT, @UNCtrack_field alumnus @KennySelmon who won the title of world champion in the men's 400-meter hurdles at the 2018 Athletics World Cup in London this past week? https://t.co/H4FOj8cwC0
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  RT @ChancellorFolt: .@CarolinaCorps is sending 57 advisors to 77 high schools to mentor students and turn their college dreams into a reali…
- @UNC
  It's always a #GDTBATH, but it's a really great when Two Carolina teams win back-to-back-to-back ACC titles! Reminisce on @uncwlax and @unc_wtennis big wins last April https://t.co/TJ0BywOdEK
- @UNC
  Before Neil Armstrong made his small step onto lunar soil, his journey to space began walking the halls of @moreheadplanet. This #NationalMoonDay, discover how @NASA astronauts trained at #UNC 🚀🌕 https://t.co/yzi0rkHJFK

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Fall Billing Date for all students who have registered by this date. See web site: cashier.unc.edu under Student Billing, then Important Dates.
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