Expanding Fellowship Efforts
Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship to Reach More Students
Pursuing a Passion
Incoming first-year student aims to take her computer science skills to the next level.
Academic and Athletic Excellence
The Rams Club scholarship student-athletes earn Academic All-America honors in the 2020-21 academic year.
Appreciating Conservation Efforts
Two Carolina undergraduates receive Bell Awards
Leveling the Playing Field
Alexis Campbell interns at pharmaceutical giant Merck.
Fostering International Connections
Doctoral students from around the world came together for the Carolina-sponsored Royster Global conference.
Honoring a Father and Coach
Family endows a swimming and diving scholarship to honor their father, the former head coach.
Exploring an Interconnected World
Supporting a student’s desire to seek out global experiences and opportunities
Collaborating across continents
A new format of courses is helping Carolina students and faculty share ideas with counterparts across the world.
Giving the Gift of Global Education
Bill Ross surprised his wife, Susan Gravely, with a donation to Carolina study abroad scholarships.
An Advocate for Mental Health
Hands-on clinic work at the UNC School of Law equipped Sarah Hoffman ’21 (J.D.) with skills to advocate for improved mental health resources in North Carolina prisons.
Amplifying Asian-American Stories
Nash Consing ’21 brings his visual media and storytelling skills to bear to make sure Asian-American voices are represented and heard.
Preparing graduate students for the future of work outside academia
CareerWell, a new program at the UNC Graduate School, builds core business skills and valuable professional networks.
Transferring, Researching, Excelling
Undergraduate student recognized for excellence in undergraduate research
Fulfilling a Commitment, Getting a Degree
Professional baseball player comes back to Carolina to finish out his degree
Dedication to Cultural Roots
Ryan Dial-Stanley and his journey after Carolina
A Summer in Public Safety
Carolina student treated like a full-time employee during his summer internship.
Shaping National Issues on a Local Level
APPLES Service-Learning summer internship influences local policies
Global Business Collaboration
Students design investment strategies to address climate change in India
Combining Disciplines for Success
“For me, not having to choose one of my interests over another was a really great aspect of the program.”
Helping Students Reach their Full Potential
Gift toward initiatives that address food insecurity will help Carolina students succeed
Continuing Environmental Research
Former field site student awarded prestigious fellowship to continue her research
Women Supporting Women
FORevHER Tar Heels initiative fosters meaningful connections among female student-athletes
Unprecedented ‘Times’
UNC Hussman student named New York Times Fellow
Experiences within Pandemic Limitations
Meet the 2020 Pavel Mochanov Scholars
Media Student Turned Media Icon
Hussman School alumnus comes back virtually to lead a class he once took
‘A Real Gift’
Carolina alumna gives back to her Chapel Hill community through the FORevHER Tar Heels initiative
Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders
Gift to Carolina program that supports students pursuing careers in STEM.
Population-Based Work
Morehead-Cain Scholar studying food and water security in the Galapagos
Carolina is Family
Former Carolina basketball star inspired to donate to create a basketball scholarship
Generating Opportunities
“This is just one of the ways we can move social justice forward.”
A Star Athlete and a Stellar Student
Brianna Pinto balances her studies with her dream of playing on the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
Transforming Education
Preparing students to solve problems in any field
Serving across a Spectrum
Students completing service projects in partnership with communities affected by ASD
Historic Experiences
Carolina nursing students are fighting COVID-19 — one vaccine at a time
Ambassadors in Asia
Two Phillips Ambassadors discuss their educational experiences in Japan and Bhutan.
A Legacy of Outstanding Ability
Carolina senior receives the Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom
Supporting Top Quality Education
UNC School of Nursing receives historic gift to prepare the next generation of nurses
Computer Scientist and Community Builder
Chancellor's Science Scholar Charlie Helms '21 co-launched Black in Technology to increase Black and minority representation in computer science.
Bringing Students Outside
A collaborative is providing teachers with outdoor experiences and lesson plans through A Park for Every Child.
Recruiting Rural Law Students
Carolina Law alumnus donates $1 million to support incoming law students from rural North Carolina.
Future Pharmacists at the Ready
“We are preparing ourselves… to be key administers of this vaccine.”
Spring 2021 Update
Carolina’s leadership shares updates on academic instruction, campus housing and testing.
Noah Long ’20: ‘So Much More than Money’
From hiking 400 miles of the Appalachian Trail to tackling the academic rigor of UNC-Chapel Hill — Noah Long ’20 does not shy from a challenge.
Amber Friel ’22: Community Support
Throughout her time at Carolina, Amber Friel '22 has helped shape her community through service and engagement.
Fidele Mugisha ’21: A Winding Path
From the Democratic Republic of Congo to Burundi to the United States, Fidele Mugisha’s path to Carolina has certainly been a winding one.
Creating Opportunities
“An education system in North Carolina that truly serves everyone … ”
‘A Community that Cares’
"I am incredibly honored to be a part of a community that supports those with military affiliation."
Pursuing a Dream
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else.”
Paving a Path for Women in STEM
“We need to change people’s ideas of what it looks like to be a computer scientist…”
An Unconventional Path to Success
“What do you want to do next, and what do you have to do to get there?”
Inspired by those who serve
"Being a nurse is another way to help people."
‘An asset to our institution’
“What I have learned as a Carolina student and Carolina Covenant Scholar is that where I came from is not indicative of where I will go."
Building a Foundation
"Being a fellow at the Ackland was an invaluable experience."
Teaching while learning — the student guide experience
"Teaching others about art while also still learning new information never gets old."
Connecting Doctoral Students Across the World
Carolina Ph.D. students are producing a new global podcast series about the challenges and opportunities for doctoral students.
Speaking for Students
“We have a duty to make sure that the student voice is represented.”
Crescendos of Creativity
“Opera doesn’t belong in any one place.”
Blazing a Virtual Trail
Are virtual internships the future?
Resiliency and Resolve
A message from the chancellor on the transition to online instruction
Honoring Commitments
“Being a part of this institution has given me that sense of fulfillment I've missed …”
Resilient and Ready
Staying resilient and successful through uncertain times
Boosting Student Internet Access
Helping students transition to remote learning
Important Changes for Fall 2020 Roadmap
Effective Aug. 19, all undergraduate in-person instruction will shift to remote learning.
Impacting Public Policy
Using findings to draw attention to those who are most vulnerable
Room for Growth in Health Care
Returning to the Classroom
Storytelling and Service
Graduate student actors in the department of dramatic art bring theater to UNC Children's Hospital.
An anthropological look at the COVID-19 pandemic
Understanding the impacts of the pandemic
The Inaugural Graduates
The first cohort of M.P.H. graduates from the program in Asheville
Honoring family by supporting future generations
Anne Hudgins Sullivan Barry and John M. Barry establish a scholarship for students from McDowell County, North Carolina.
Carolina Together
The Carolina Together Roadmap includes guidance on how we can work together to make this fall successful and safe.
Supporting those who serve
Bank of America establishes a new scholarship for military families at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Advancing an entrepreneurial mindset
Applied physical sciences is designing and launching a new undergraduate programinfused with an entrepreneurial mindset.
UNC Board of Trustees lifts renaming moratorium
The Board of Trustees has voted to lift its moratorium on the consideration of changing the names on buildings, monuments, memorials and landscapes on our campus.
Contextualizing Music History
Using digital humanities tools to examine musical recordings
Student Researcher Receives Inaugural Barbara Davis Goldman Award
"It’s the most meaningful part of my college career"
Hussman School wins 2020 Hearst Awards
“Careers are made with Hearst Awards”
Morehead-Cain Scholar Scoops Opportunity
Establishing a thriving entrepreneur
Life … On Hold
“To be cared for by such a large institution … is such a gift.”
A Packed College Career
Pushing through challenges and embracing new opportunities
Creating a home at Carolina
Overcoming challenges to create a home
Honoring Family and Supporting Community
“That’s been my motivation, to help other people.”
Bridging Scholarship Gaps
Flexible funding allows Carolina to reward and retain exceptional students.
Referencing Resources
Helping with remote research
A Historic Semester
Chancellor Kevin M. Guskewicz shares his thoughts on the ending of a historic semester and recognizes the achievements of Carolina's class of 2020.
Journaling into History
Recording daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pivoting to Address Current Issues
My students will be “minoring in grit by the end of the semester.”
Convergent Science to Tackle COVID-19
“How as a class can we make a contribution to what is happening now?”
Stories to Save Lives
“Our discussions…have never felt more important than they do right now.”
Giving Weight to Course Concepts
“They will have these [stories] to look back on.”
The Show Must Go On
Sending out supplies to help students finish projects remotely
My Miracle on Ice by Jim Lampley
Carolina alumnus Jim Lampley ’71, American sportscaster, news anchor, and HBO World Championship Boxing announcer for 30 years, shares his experience covering the "Miracle on Ice."
Implementing tools for success
Assisting student-athletes with helpful resources
Hannah’s perspective
Hannah Spitzer shares what it’s like to be a college student with high-functioning autism.
Fighting for Future Nurses
“This is your career, this is what you’re trained to do.”
Autism Advice
Advice on children and young adults with autism
‘I always have a home at Carolina’
The Carolina Student Impact Fund is helping UNC-Chapel Hill students, like Michaela Barnette, a dental hygiene and anthropology double major who needed to relocate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physics students choose their own adventure
Giving students different pathways to learn
Finding Your Escape Hatch
“Your collective spirits are bigger than any adversity we can face.”
Zoom CEO ‘zooms’ with Hussman students
Connecting our community online