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231 years of public service
UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
- 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
- No. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
- No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
- 62national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
ITS jobs keep dad and daughter close
Information technology manager Eric Chapman and sophomore Kate Chapman are family and colleagues.
Former CNN correspondent mentors next generation of journalists
As a visiting professor of practice, Leyla Santiago helps Hussman students learn skills from professionals.
MAC graduate recovers from tragedy
After the deaths of her mother and sisters, Faith Lyons found friends and her confidence while earning a Master of Accounting.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Match Day at Carolina
Each year, students from UNC School of Medicine, UNC Adams School of Dentistry and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy join together to see where their medical training will take them for the next several years.
Carolina outside the classroom
The Tar Heel experience goes beyond lecture halls and schoolwork. Learn more about student organizations and clubs at Carolina and how you can get involved in campus life.
Celebrating women's history
Generations of women at UNC-Chapel Hill have made way for current students, faculty, staff and alumnae to make a mark on the world.
The Well
News from Carolina
255 Tar Heels inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Less than 1% of all college students qualify for acceptance to the nation’s oldest college honorary society.
Winston Center studies how technology reshapes brains
The pan-university center is one of the few in the U.S. to look at social media’s impact on all facets of adolescent well-being.
4 Carolina faculty named AAAS fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science chose professors from the medical and pharmacy schools and College of Arts and Sciences.
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Medical students make a match
After years of hard work, nearly 200 Tar Heels gathered at Roper Hall March 21 for their Match Day celebration, participating in a decades-old tradition of finding their match at the same time as others around the nation.
Check out scenes from Total WellBeing
Carolina employees ate pizza, jumped rope, hung out with Rameses and more at the annual expo on March 12.
How well do you know the N.C. Botanical Garden?
Here are 10 fascinating facts about the University’s conservation garden.
- Finding the Balance: Managing your Money, Managing your Life
Finding the Balance: Managing your Money, Managing your Life
FedEx Global Education Center
Sun, March 3002:00 pm
- PW25: Chattin' With Changemakers Pride Week Kickoff
PW25: Chattin' With Changemakers Pride Week Kickoff
The Frank Porter Graham Student Union
Mon, March 3105:00 pm
- Launch Your Path: High School Military Dependents and Their Families
Launch Your Path: High School Military Dependents and Their Families
Carolina Veterans Resource Center
Tue, April 106:00 pm
- 2025 CDRC Collegiate Drone Racing Championship
2025 CDRC Collegiate Drone Racing Championship
Horace Williams Airport
Sat, April 510:00 am