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Published April 20, 2026
Check out a new video and photo gallery of campus blooms, a Bell Tower climb, outdoor classes, graduation photos and other celebrations of the warmer days.
Keep scrolling to see scenes from campus.
Video by Rob Holliday,
University Communications and Marketing
From the air and on the ground, in fast motion and slow, Carolina's campus is gorgeous in the spring. Take a look as the dogwoods, azaleas and landscapes across campus come to life with the arrival of a new season.
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
The Carolina campus is in full color, temperatures are rising. Tar Heels are getting outside and there are signs graduation is approaching.

A month before Commencement, Carolina seniors participated in the annual tradition of climbing the Bell Tower. The event, sponsored by Carolina Alumni, also included food trucks, music, games and giveaways.

Carolina’s first AI for Public Good Conference offered cutting edge views on the future of artificial intelligence to nearly 600 attendees.
Carolina students now have the opportunity to call live sporting events on radio to prepare for their future careers.
A visualization shows how the shiny, reddish-brown roof will oxidize to look like the top of the Old Well.
Watch this time-lapse video to see how the Tar Heels' football stadium transformed into the playing surface for two sold-out Savannah Bananas games.
As the pollen swirls, Carolina’s resident allergy expert, Dr. Edwin Kim, again clears the air with the right answers.
As it turns 16, the nation’s first statewide science festival expects to surpass 4 million in cumulative participation.
Magnus Egerstedt reflects on what he’s learned after one month as Carolina’s chief academic officer.