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
An Opportunity to Learn
Learning about a crisis during a crisis.
A New Way of Learning
Remote learning includes successes and surprises
Serving the Chapel Hill Community
A member of Chapel Hill’s governing body is also a Carolina senior.
Helping Heels
Carolina alumni and friends are stepping up to help Tar Heels affected by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
Hussman graduate finds his niche in LA
Taking the photojournalism world by storm
Confronting challenging times
"The coronavirus is a serious threat that must be met with a bias toward the safety and well-being of our campus while maintaining the University’s teaching, research and service mission."
Saying ‘Yes’ To Opportunities
Morehead-Cain Scholar and international student Sarah Mackenzie's career goals grew directly from her experiences supported by the Discovery Fund.
The Bill Koman Game Plan for Success
Preparing Carolina football players for life after graduation
Securing the foundation: FORevHER Tar Heels
FORevHER Tar Heels is an initiative focused on building and inspiring a Carolina community that champions and empowers our female student-athletes.
Empowered by Environment
Lacrosse player Katie Hoeg is fueled by the powerful female force at Carolina.
Behind the Scenes with Bubba Cunningham
Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham talks about the FORevHER Tar Heels initiative.
An Unexpected Partnership
Developing tomorrow’s leaders
Hussman Students take the 2020 Iowa Caucuses
“The trip was an unbelievable experience for these students”
Hussman Student named ProPublica Emerging Reporter
“I became the first video journalist they accepted into the program”
Combining Carolina Courses
Hard science and creative writing combine in a Carolina course that explores one of the state’s most magnificent treasures.
Joint Opportunities
Two students — one from Singapore and one from the U.S. — discuss their experiences studying on opposite sides of the world.
Recognizing Influential Initiatives
Honoring the initiatives of a former dean
A Family Trailblazer
Incoming first-year student Izzie Estes will be the first in her family to attend college.
Taking a Non-Traditional Path
A community college student's transfer to radiologic science
Changing the Entrepreneurship Landscape
Behind every woman is a group of strong women.
Inspired by Service
“I went, and it really just changed my world.”
Seven hubs for international education
Global and area studies centers are critical to deepening and expanding the campus and community’s understanding of the world and the importance of international education.
Climate Game-Changers
Carolina undergraduates traveled to Ecuador to take a closer look at the Andes Mountains' carbon sink.
Educating to Empower
Carolina builds a new general education curriculum from the ground up, with a new emphasis on the first year, essential skills and experiential learning.
Supporting the Arts
“Perhaps I could help launch a budding playwright…”
Igniting a Global Spark in Students
Aiding students in pursuing experiences that may change the course of their lives
Social Networks in Media
“The way we talk about media has been largely shaped by our social environment and networks.”
Honoring Carolina’s commitment to service
"Thanks to [the Buckleys], we can support more students committed to public service..."
Pharmacy Without Borders
“It’s incredible to see that kind of impact for our students in an international setting.”
A Duty to Make a Difference
Carolina focuses on serving those who served in several ways that include offering veterans educational opportunities and scholarships to attend Carolina.
CCPS: ‘Of the Public, for the Public’
For the past 20 years, the Carolina Center for Public Service (CCPS) has elevated the University’s commitment to meeting the needs of North Carolinians.
The Carolina Covenant celebrates 15 years
Through a combination of grants, scholarships and work-study jobs, the Covenant provides eligible low-income students the opportunity to graduate from Carolina debt-free.
A Foot in Two Worlds
“We’re not trying to treat cells in a dish; we’re trying to treat people.”
Giving to Future Generations
Making an impact on Carolina pharmacy students for years to come.
Give Together Scholarship Challenge
The Give Together Scholarship Challenge aims to raise an additional $10 million to support the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, the nation's first merit scholarship program.
Student Entrepreneurship
“What I learn in school really complements what I’m doing outside of the classroom.”
Fighting for women in math
Doctoral student Katrina Morgan is making her mark in the mathematics world, and she’s making sure women and girls know there’s a place for them, too.
Heels and Hoops for Hope
“We named our company Blue Cup Productions, forever reminding us of Carolina and the special place we call home.”
$25 million gift helps secure graduate students’ future
“Our graduate students are at the heart of Carolina’s culture of collaboration."
Investing in Students
The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at Carolina created the Barbara Davis Goldman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.
Ashton Martin Elected Student Body President
“It’s my job to leverage the incredible privilege I’ve been given.”
Supporting Children and Families
“I like to think I am doing something ... that will have a true, lasting impact.”
Going Where The Need Is Greatest
“I know that I want to do family medicine, and I know that I want to do rural. Everything I need is up here.”
Your Brain on Art
Conveying neuroscience through artistic mediums.
Sustainable is the New Black
"I came away thinking that I, too, could initiate change.”
Recipe for Comedic Success
Being funny full-time is serious business...
Bringing Home the Gold
"Our culture attracts and develops leaders who will invent the future of media.”
The Full Circle of Philanthropy
“Helping others is just the right thing to do. It’s everyone’s responsibility to do what they can to make the world a better place.”
A Network of Lawyer-Leaders
Carolina Law alumni knows the quality of a Carolina Law legal education. When grads hire grads, they invest in the legal education of future colleagues.
Students Give Back
Carolina Law’s Pro Bono Program gives students hands-on experiences that range from helping cancer patients complete complex legal forms to securing humanitarian aid for refugee children.
Family Values Helping Others
Giving is personal for Carolina parents.
The Business of Next: Developing leaders of a bright new world
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School has been developing leaders of a bright new world for 100 years.
Carrying the Torch
Jacky Zheng’s parents blazed an unlikely trail to bring their children a better life. Inspired by their sacrifices and ingenuity, he has learned to light the way for others.
Returning the Favor
“It's a chance for me to give back to a school that has given me so much.”
A Community for Collaboration
Heather Lewis has built an international community for photographers.
Influential Innovation
“YIP provides students with one of the most comprehensive and immersive introductions to research they can find.”
To Make a Difference
Marissa Devine (BSBA ’19) wants nothing more than to make a difference in the world.
A Carolina Alumni Network In China
Carolina’s global alumni presence is particularly strong in China.
Honoring The Memory Of A Dedicated, Vibrant Librarian
“What she was signing up for was not just putting labels on books..."
Investing In Academia’s Future
"Pursue our studies to the fullest depth possible..."
Passion. Impact.
“If you can help one person, it’s worth it.”
Shining Brightly
Student-athlete Jackie Kenny was determined to be the best writer she could be at Carolina...
A Legacy Beyond The Field
Karen Shelton never planned to be a head field hockey coach, not at North Carolina nor anywhere else.
Clear goals, Carolina memories
“Without the worry of meeting payments or bogging myself in debt, I’ve been able to focus on my learning. I can work toward becoming a scientist.”
Grateful Scientist
“Being a Covenant Scholar meant I could attend college with little to no loans or debt upon graduation.”
Always Climbing Mountains
“I wanted something more.”
Serving All North Carolinians
“We want to cover as much of our state as we possibly can.”
Finding a Way Back
Finding common ground is never out of reach.
Experiential Education for Future Environmental Leaders
The Pavel Molchanov Scholars program makes experiential learning accessible to more students interested in critical environmental issues.
A Skill Set For North Carolina
"I truly enjoy helping medicine and helping people, so I feel like I can now take those skill sets and employ that here in North Carolina and to an underserved population"
All the Way Choo Choo
Justice has inspired generations of athletes...
Coastal Connections
Liah McPherson is using drone technology to conduct research on dolphin behavior.
Psychological First Aid
“I feel like I’m making an impact that’s more than local; it’s really global.”
Riverine Re[Sr]ch
“I’d like to think there’s a little bit of geologist in everybody...”
Business Moms
“They’ll see mom did it…”
Well Informed
The School of Information and Library Science is the first Library School in North Carolina.
Blending Art and Science
“I want to make art that’s educational, that people can get something from...”
Changing The Media Landscape
The media industry is a rapidly changing one. A gift from the Curtis Foundation will ensure Carolina media and journalism students adapt to those changes.
Enabling Success
“Every day I learned something new...”
A New Journey
Once one of the world’s best figure skaters, she’s now on a new journey at Carolina.
A Home in the Arts
Art and Art History department mentors have challenged and prepared Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo to explore big questions.
A Home in the Sciences
In the University’s first new science department in 40 years, Ryan Fox’s nanocomposite research has major applications.
Digital Literacy for Digital Natives
A Carolina initiative provides powerful digital software tools to all students.
The Student Body
Our commitment to access and affordability leads in higher education. We practice a need-blind admissions process and meet the full demonstrated need for students.
The New Student Experience
Reimagined learning spaces at Carolina will level the playing field for underrepresented students.
Small-Town Reared, International Bound
Elarnta Darden knew she wanted to go abroad, but wasn’t sure how to get there.
A Winning Culture
Veteran women's field hockey coach Karen Shelton stresses a winning culture on and off the field.
Making the Plays
"It may be my name on the court, but it really honors all of them because they made the plays.”
Organizations as business: Campus Recreation
Being behind the scenes to make the facilities run smoothly was a lot of fun for me.”
Organizations as business: Meantime Coffee Co.
Coming together around food and drink can be the catalyst for starting a conversation about social change.
Sallie Walker Stockard
Though not the first woman to enroll, Stockard became the first woman to graduate from Carolina...
Patricia Dallas Horoho
President Barack Obama nominated Horoho to serve as the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army...
W. Horace Carter
His writing resulted in more than 100 convictions of Klansmen and earned him the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for meritorious public service...
Out of A War Zone, Into Classrooms
When she volunteered in her son’s first-grade classroom, she saw a pressing need for better ways to teach.
Planning Future Transportation
After visiting Carolina, she knew the Department of City and Regional Planning was the place for her.
The Prize of Admission
Carolina Performing Arts provides unique, engaging experiences for students.
Fifty Years of Firsts at the Undergraduate Library
When the R.B. House Undergraduate Library opened in 1968, it was the first time that Carolina undergraduates were allowed into library stacks anywhere on campus.