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Carolina springs into action
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.
Carolina in the Spring
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.
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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
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.
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