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Check out photos and videos capturing life on campus and the great work done by Tar Heels.
Watch Eric Church’s Spring Commencement speech and song
After delivering his keynote address, the country star performed his hit song "Carolina" for the Class of 2026 at Kenan Stadium.
Spring Commencement 2026
Carolina celebrated the Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement on May 9 at Kenan Stadium.
Graduates and their guests were treated to a special performance of "Carolina" by keynote speaker Eric Church. See more photos from the event.
Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner, University Communications and Marketing
Carolina puts on a show for the Class of 2026
Country superstar Eric Church addressed and performed for the 7,100-plus Tar Heel graduates in a ceremony presided over by Chancellor Lee H. Roberts.
Meet 4 seniors graduating from campus jobs
A planetarium presenter, sports photographer, EMS chief and lifeguard share what made their roles worthwhile.
Meet the Class of 2026
After years of hard work, late nights and determination, they're joining the ranks of more than 371,000 Carolina alumni.
Carolina puts research on display
This week Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Magnus Egerstedt published a love letter to the public research university. You can read it here — and also in Porthole Alley, where Carolina installed a mural celebrating the University’s research community’s remarkable achievements, impact and dedication. The mural features Jared Richards ’20, Li Qian, Jason Franz, Lyric Grimes, Amol Yadav, Anne Smily, Michelle Hernandez and Egerstedt.
On April 24, Egerstedt gathered with researchers to celebrate the mural, accompanied by some of the Tar Heels in it.
Photos by Megan Mendenhall/UNC Research
Picture time for the Class of 2026
With Spring Commencement right around the corner, Carolina’s campus is filled with soon-to-be graduates in their caps and gowns.
From the Old Well to the Bell Tower and all across campus, the Class of 2026 is stepping in front of the camera and celebrating the journey.
Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner, University Communications and Marketing
Capturing Carolina 📸
Each day on the beautiful UNC-Chapel Hill campus, there are countless examples of Tar Heels learning, playing, researching, teaching and engaging with one another. See the photographs that capture what makes Carolina special.