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230 years of public service

UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.

Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.

  • 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
  • No. 1public university in the South (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2022 College Rankings)
  • No. 4public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
  • 60national championships won by the Tar Heels

Meet a Tar Heel

  • Sunita Agarwala wearing a t-shirt and leather jacket underneath the Old Well.

    Air Force cadet engineers her dream degree

    Sunita Agarwala studies biomedical engineering through a joint program at Carolina and NC State University.

  • Chad Pecot sits near a lab bench.

    RNA discoveries drive oncologist’s next chapter

    Chad Pecot specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer and conducts research into how various types of RNAs promote the spread of cancer. His lab at UNC Lineberger also studies how RNA can be engineered into cancer therapies. His focus on RNA has led to an appointment as the director of the newly established UNC RNA Discovery Center, an inclusive community of scientists dedicated to investigating all aspects of RNA biology.

  • Lilly Papell

    Tiny lifeforms fascinate senior biologist

    Lilly Papell studies how certain microscopic organisms survive in extreme environments.

Explore Carolina

See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
  • Person walking by rainbow-colored wall

    Pride at Carolina

    During Pride Week, Carolina highlights the history, inclusion, intersectionality, expression and advocacy within LGBTQIA+ communities.

  • A group of graduate students walking on a brick pathway on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

    Celebrating our graduate students

    This week we recognize the many contributions graduate and professional students make to research, teaching, and service at Carolina.

  • 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.

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In pictures

The arts are everywhere at Carolina

For the eighth time, Tar Heels celebrated the annual tradition of Arts Everywhere Day April 12. They sang, danced, painted, mingled with the Poetry Fox and much more.

(Photos by Johnny Andrews, University Communications)

    University Calendar

    1. Artwork of two individuals being greeted in doorway.

      TIAA Consultant Onsite

      Office of Human Resources

      Thu, April 1808:30 am

      TIAA Consultant Onsite
    2. UNC Wind Ensemble and UNC Symphony Band

      UNC Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Band | MFE 23-24

      Memorial Hall

      Tue, April 2307:30 pm

      UNC Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Band | MFE 23-24

    3. Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions

      The Friday Conference Center

      Tue, April 3006:00 pm

      Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions
    4. Red Cross technician and UNC blood donor

      Carolina Blood Drive

      Dean E. Smith Center

      Wed, May 107:00 am

      Carolina Blood Drive