Academics

Each year, the University recognizes faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching.

The Latest

Two dozen earn 2019 University Teaching Awards
Each year, the University recognizes faculty, staff and students for outstanding teaching.
225 years of Tar Heels: Sallie Walker Stockard
The first woman to graduate from Carolina, Sallie Walker Stockard blazed a trail for thousands of women who would follow in her footsteps.
Carolina receives record-setting number of first-year applications for 14th consecutive year
44,784 students applied to join Carolina’s class of 2023.
UNC-Chapel Hill student Scott Emmons named Churchill Scholar
Emmons is one of only 16 students and recent graduates selected for the award this year.
225 years of Tar Heels: Vanessa Wittman
A 1989 graduate of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Undergraduate Business Program, Vanessa Wittman has had a host of CFO and senior vice president titles to her name.
Carolina to expand community college partnership and enhance STEM mentorship
A $1.1 million award from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation will establish a new STEM program for transfer students and expand C-STEP to two more community colleges.