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From research initiatives to student life and Tar Heel traditions, check out what’s going on at Carolina.

  • Graphic with a large pink heart atop UNC-Chapel Hill's Old Well.

    Carolina love

    In honor of Valentine’s Day, learn about about Carolina couples, research on relationships and our always lovely campus.

  • Two people sing to open the MLK Jr. Lecture and Awards Ceremony on Jan. 30, 2025, at Carolina.

    Celebrating Black history

    Throughout Carolina's history, there have been several pioneers who have broken down barriers for the generations of students to follow. Today’s Tar Heels are continuing the traditions of Carolina's Black pioneers by working toward a more inclusive and stronger future that is propelling the University and communities forward.

  • Carolina students sit on a ledge overlooking a city in Spain as part of the Carolina Global Launch program.

    Preparing global leaders

    Carolina is preparing its students to serve as global leaders while making a better world through global research and service.

  • Four students talking and sitting on the lawn of McCorkle Place on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill

    It’s a great day to be a Tar Heel

    Every day, Tar Heels are creating a positive impact on the world by improving communities and inspiring change through their extraordinary talents.

  • Carolina graduates throw their caps in the air at Spring Commencement in May 2024.

    Highlights of 2024

    In 2024, Carolina celebrated research milestones, centennials, national championships and more.

  • Graduates of U.N.C Chapel Hill in regalia throwing up their caps in Winter Commencement in the Dean E. Smith Center.

    Congrats, grads! | Winter Commencement 2024

    The 1,811 graduating Tar Heels had the chance at Winter Commencement on Dec. 15 to celebrate their achievements and all that went into earning a degree during their time in Chapel Hill.

  • Graduate in cap and gown blows kisses to the crowd in midst group of graduates

    Winter Commencement 2024

    Years of hard work will come to fruition Dec. 15 as 1,811 graduates will have degrees conferred at Carolina's Winter Commencement ceremony.

  • Uniformed ROTC members holding North Carolina and American flags as part of a Veterans Day ceremony at UNC-Chapel Hill outside of Memorial Hall. In the background are men holding their hands across their chest and others in military uniform saluting.

    Carolina veterans

    Carolina is dedicated to providing the best support and resources to veterans, who make up a vital part of our campus.