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Congrats, graduates!

Carolina celebrated the achievements of more than 1,400 new Tar Heel alumni at Winter Commencement.

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232 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. 1best value among public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
  • No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
  • 63national championships won by the Tar Heels

First. And For All.

Carolina is a living commitment to lead through discovery, partnership and opportunity, because what happens here shapes what's next in the state and beyond.

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See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
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    As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, explore how Carolina supports those who serve our nation through our teaching, research and service.

  • Sunset photo with people seen in the distance walking down the brick pathway sidewalk of Cameron Avenue on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

    Protecting your mental health

    Learn about campus resources and how Tar Heel students, faculty and staff are using outreach and research to prioritize mental health on campus, across North Carolina communities and beyond.

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    Our research is North Carolina

    UNC-Chapel Hill’s world-class research enterprise fuels North Carolina’s economy, supporting businesses, meeting community needs and caring for our citizens.

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A legacy continues

Over 1,400 Tar Heels received their degrees Dec. 14 at the Dean E. Smith Center during the University’s Winter Commencement. See scenes from a day marking these students joining the legacy of Tar Heels, as friends and family cheered their accomplishments. (Photos by Jon Gardiner, University Communications)

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    Check more photos and videos of the Tar Heel experience
    • Close-up image of hands holding an iPhone to take a photo of a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate in Carolina Blue regalia posing in front of the Old Well.

      Capturing Carolina 📸

      View the Capturing Carolina phtography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.

    • An aerial view of the Bell Tower and U.N.C. Chapel Hill's campus in the fall. The trees have orange and yellow leaves.

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      See campus decked out in its best fall colors in these photos and video from the 2025 fall semester.

    • UNC-Chapel Hill ROTC members walking into the Military and Veteran Student Success Center.

      Celebrating the MVSS

      Carolina held a grand opening ceremony Nov. 13 for the new location of the rebranded Military and Veteran Student Success Center. Now located on the first floor of Student and Academic Services Building South, the MVSS offers resources to military-connected Tar Heels and gives them a space to gather.

    1. A 360 view of an undershot of the Old Well found on U.N.C. Chapel Hill campus displayed at the Moorehead Planetarium.

      Starry Nights: Winter Skies

      Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

      Wed, December 1707:00 pm

      Starry Nights: Winter Skies
    2. An exterior photo of the school of social work on U.N.C. campus.

      Advanced Standing MSW Info Session (Virtual)

      Wed, January 712:00 pm

      Advanced Standing MSW Info Session (Virtual)
    3. An illustrated image of a speaker on a zoom/internet call,

      Preventing Employee Burnout

      Wed, January 712:00 pm

      Preventing Employee Burnout
    4. An illustrated image of a speaker on a zoom/internet call,

      Intention-Setting to Transform Your Life

      Wed, January 2812:00 pm

      Intention-Setting to Transform Your Life