Carolina 225
Thirty Years of Carolina’s Black Cultural Center
The Stone Center continues its legacy of advocating for critical examination of African-American and African Diaspora cultures...
The University
of the People
In his 1993 bicentennial address, UNC alumnus Charles Kuralt reminded us that, as the nation’s first public university, Carolina is “The University of the People.” His words captured perfectly what makes Carolina great — its people. Here are the stories of some of those people who, together, showcase the broad impact Carolina makes in the state, nation and world. By supporting them and our public, the possibilities are limitless.
For All Game Changers
Health
Building community health with PAWS
Carolina puts the adage "a dog is a man's best friend" into practice.
Sciences
Where Early Space Journeys Began
“When you walk into our planetarium, you’re walking in the footsteps of men who walked on the moon.”
Community
A Resource for the Carolina community
“We are here as a resource for the entire community...”
For All Dreamers
Student Support
Doubling down on a commitment to access
"North Carolinians have a deep faith in the power of higher education to change lives."
Student Support
Best of Both Worlds
“I loved that Carolina…offered a broader educational opportunity for me. It’s been the best of both worlds…”
Faculty Support
History Honored, History Heard
Chaitra Powell strengthens the special collections library in its quest to document and expand knowledge.
For All Visionaries
Research
Predicting Autism
Predicting autism had never been possible...
Student Support
A Helping Hand in 3-D
Jeff Powell ’15 has been building things for as long as he can remember.
Environment
Innovation for a Sustainable Future
“When we think about the future, we have to think about clean technology."
Browse All Stories
WomenSmall-Town Reared, International Bound
Elarnta Darden knew she wanted to go abroad, but wasn’t sure how to get there.
Student SupportAn Opportunity To Go Home
“Being a first-generation American immigrant, I personally struggle with what ‘home’ means.”
ResearchPioneering A Solution To Water Scarcity
What if nanotechnology could be used to extract minerals from water so effectively that mining became obsolete?
DonorWith smart financial planning, alumna scores win-win
Patti Rouse's ’79 generous gift to the UNC Educational Foundation.
Carolina 225The Campus Master Plan
The Board of Trustees challenged the University to create a new master plan
Carolina 225The First Public University
William Richardson Davie laid the cornerstone of Old East at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina 225You
Simply put — Carolina is the people who make it. And that means you.
Carolina 225A Mentor For Life
Gary Koch, Ph.D., has made a profound impact on Carolina.
AthleticsA Winning Culture
Veteran women's field hockey coach Karen Shelton stresses a winning culture on and off the field.
AthleticsA Note to Every Senior
Legendary women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance has a special way to appreciate his team's seniors.
Carolina 225200 Years of Carolina Chemists
Carolina's Chemistry department celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.
Carolina 225An Honorable Charge
Carol L. Folt, Carolina's first female chancellor, is dedicated to students before all else.
