Numbers tell story of Carolina impact

From job creation to research breakthroughs, see how the University has improved lives in its first 230 years.

Video by University Communications, Thursday, October 19th, 2023

Carolina has been a leader in education and research for 230 years, providing world-class expertise on critical problems like cancer care, environmental issues and more.

The University is passionately public, committed to serving its home state and the world beyond it through a host of programs that improve lives.

Press play on the video above to learn the numbers behind Carolina’s impact across the state, and the globe.

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