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Accolades
Read stories about the awards, honors and recognition Tar Heels receive for their work that improves North Carolina, the nation and world.
UNC-Chapel Hill Army ROTC earns prestigious MacArthur Award
It’s the fifth time Carolina has received the honor, recognizing it as one of the top ROTC programs in the nation.
Carolina makes ‘new Ivies’ list for third straight year
The Forbes list recognizes employer-friendly universities who are embracing artificial intelligence and setting students up for success.
Jeanette Gowen Cook named 2025 AAAS fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science selected the UNC School of Medicine professor for the prestigious honor.
Two Carolina juniors named 2026 Goldwater scholars
The prestigious scholarship identifies and supports emerging research scientists in science, technology, engineering and math.
UNC-Chapel Hill earns top national rankings for graduate education
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Graduate Schools” list names multiple Carolina programs in national top 10.
Graduate TAs honored with 2026 Tanner Awards
For their excellence in educating undergraduate students, the teaching assistants receive a one-time stipend of $5,000.