The beat goes on

"We don’t just want to create good music, but we want our music to do good."

A home away from home

"We've become close friends, more like a family. I feel like I’m at home – a second home in the U.S."

Carving creativity

"…people are much more seduced by color than by something that's carved. But there's so much to be learned about [carvings]."

Fifty years in bloom

The North Carolina Botanical Garden's first paid employee continues to serve the gardens nearly five decades later.

Blood, sweat and tears

One researcher altered the course of public health and the lives of people who turned to UNC to survive.

Bo Li

These gut-associated bacteria “are already in the human body…[but] very little is known about this area.”

A Presidential task

“I’m excited to return now that I have seen government lawyering from the inside.”

Surgeon and Leader

“After we watched that video, I looked at my friend and said ‘I am going to be a vascular surgeon.’”

Finding the next step

“One of the best things about UNC is its collaborative atmosphere. I knew [it had] great people.”

Sound exploration

“The goal was to translate the ideas, complexities, and phenomena of fluid dynamics into music.”

Time and Tenacity

From the first U.S. university astronomical observatory to breakthrough HIV drugs, Carolina has achieved amazing research feats.

Unearthing ancient scenes

“This is by far the most extensive series of biblical stories ever found decorating the mosaic floor …”

A dental care model

“My ‘aha’ moment was when I discovered that a career in dentistry was a great combination of art and science…”

A presidential fascination

“When he finally told me that name…Franklin Delano Roosevelt, I thought ‘I better keep that name in mind.’”

Oyster Culture

“The best part of raising oysters is just to be out there on the grounds at dawn…”

Scaffolding

“For some people, those strengths are visible and for some might be hidden…”

Look Mom, No Cavities

“I’ve seen the impact of poor oral health on children and families, especially those who are disadvantaged …”

A Little Humor Helps

“I never took any lessons, and I never practice,” he said, cracking a smile. “I just get up there...

Healing Patience’s Smile

“I knew if there was any way we could get her to Chapel Hill, we could make a big difference,” said School of Medicine associate professor David Wohl, M.D., of his first meeting with Patience.

Authoring Excellence

When all else fails her characters—science, religion, family, self—the powerful act of storytelling keeps their broken lives together.

A New Perspective

“When something so seemingly ordinary can have such an extraordinary effect on your child, and not in a good way, your whole perspective changes."

The Gift of Time

“The gift that we may appreciate the most is the gift of time,” said UNC music professor and jazz studies director Jim Ketch.

Katrina’s Legacy: Understanding the Science of Water

Professor Rick Luettich, director of the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, and his team worked with the Army Corps of Engineers to redesign the hurricane protection system in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Tomorrow is Not Promised

“I have a passion for doing what I do, for making things better so they will be here for years to come."

Nobel Laureate: Aziz Sancar

When Dr. Aziz Sancar stepped to the podium to speak about winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, he credited his success to his many collaborators, and to UNC’s supportive environment.

Opportunity achieved

“Donors like the Brown family are important to students like myself because they make it possible for us to fulfill our goals...”

A Professor’s Inspiration

"I attribute 80 percent of my success, financially and personally, to the two courses I took from O.B. Hardison."