Meet BOT Chair John P. Preyer
The new leader of the University’s Board of Trustees calls his service to Carolina “a labor of love.”
Carolina News
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This nonprofit fills the opportunity gap
Founded by Tar Heel Nehemiah Stewart, Level the Playing Field builds a hiring pipeline for diverse students.
Top news
A message from the chancellor: Innovate Carolina Junction
In a campus email, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz wrote about University's commitment to innovation, including the new Innovate Carolina Junction.
State budget includes state employee pay raises
The North Carolina General Assembly also approved funding for renovations at the business and nursing schools.
Latinx alumna’s gift enables student travel
Double Tar Heel Maribel Carrion established the Carrion Global Experiences Fund to open more opportunities to see the world.
Karen refugees find home at Carolina
After “running from war” in Myanmar as children, these men now work on a Grounds Services tree crew.
Roper Hall opens with Sept. 18 event
Named for longtime dean Dr. Bill Roper, the UNC School of Medicine’s newest building is a modern hub for medical education.
Carolina ranks 4th among publics
In the U.S. News & World Report list, the University is the best value among public institutions for the 19th year.
Carolina in the news
With Demand for Mental-Health Care Soaring on Campus, Faculty and Students Are Stepping Up to Help
TIME
Sarah Reives-Houston, director of UNC’s Behavioral Health Springboard, discusses the impact of implementing Mental Health First Aid on college campuses.
7 big trends facing Triangle housing market. What experts say to expect.
The News & Observer
Experts from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies break down what to expect in the Triangle housing market.
Tiny robot capable of navigating live tissue could boost fight against lung cancer, UNC researchers report
WRAL
Carolina's computer science and medicine departments have designed a robot capable of traversing lung tissue in lung cancer patients.
Accolades and honors
They combat patient loneliness with social media
With a $3.2 million NCI grant, Barbara Fredrickson and Allison Lazard will support young cancer patients with messages that inspire action.
Nabarun Dasgupta named in Time100 Next
The magazine recognized the Gillings scientist for easing access to naloxone and testing street drugs.
Eight faculty members named Academic Leadership Fellows
Participants in the Institute for the Arts and Humanities program will develop career skills and build a leadership network.
News for faculty and staff
Karen refugees find home at Carolina
After “running from war” in Myanmar as children, these men now work on a Grounds Services tree crew.
Committee guides use of generative AI
Faculty and staff group developed guidance on ethics and responsibilities related to this new wave of technology.
New semester, new tech? Use this checklist
Connect to Wi-Fi, configure 2-Step, register for all Carolina Key, get print-ready and download apps.
University Calendar
- UNC Constitution Day to Feature NC Justice Center Director Reggie Shuford ’91
UNC Constitution Day to Feature NC Justice Center Director Reggie Shuford ’91
UNC School of Law
Tue, September 2612:00 pm
- Good Neighbor Initiative Community Cookout
Good Neighbor Initiative Community Cookout
Hargraves Community Center
Thu, September 2805:30 pm
- Data Science Day
Data Science Day
Innovate Carolina Junction
Fri, September 2908:30 am
- UNC Music Research Forum
UNC Music Research Forum
Person Hall
Fri, September 2902:00 pm