Research
Remdesivir proves effective
“Game-Changer” treatment for patients with COVID-19
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
Research
Accelerating COVID-19 Research
A new fund will provide immediate support to Carolina’s COVID-19 research teams.
Health
Monitoring asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Partnering with state and local agencies to assess COVID-19 prevalence
Community
Emergency Preparedness, Ethics and Equity Speaker Series
Fostering inclusive excellence during turbulent times
For All Dreamers
Leadership
Finding Your Escape Hatch
“Your collective spirits are bigger than any adversity we can face.”
Student Support
‘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.
Athletics
Two of a Kind
Anson Dorrance and Courtney Banghart joined the Carolina Athletic Department four decades apart, but their approach to coaching has brought them together
For All Visionaries
Research
Clean Water for All
“From chemistry to physics to engineering, if we all team up, we have the expertise to tackle this.”
Research
COVID-19 testing at UNC Medical Center
On Monday, March 16, Dr. Melissa Miller and her team began testing patients for COVID-19 at UNC Medical Center.
Innovation
Virtual Lung Project
At UNC-Chapel Hill, a team of researchers, including Rich Superfine, see a path toward eliminating lung disease.
Browse All Stories
Student SupportSupporting those who serve
Bank of America establishes a new scholarship for military families at UNC-Chapel Hill.
DonorThe gift of wonder: Rare book collection coming to Carolina
Rare book collection worth $6.2 million donated to the University Libraries
DonorPhi Gamma Delta Gives Back to Carolina Student Impact Fund
Giving back to fellow students and community
InnovationIntroducing ‘Southern Futures’
New podcast explores the diverse and changing American South
CampusA Place to Connect
“I really felt heard and supported."
EntrepreneurshipAdvancing an entrepreneurial mindset
Applied physical sciences is designing and launching a new undergraduate programinfused with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Chancellor's SpotlightUNC 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.
InnovationEstablishing the Barbara Hanna Wasik Distinguished Lecture
Encouraging Collaboration and New Ideas
Student SupportContextualizing Music History
Using digital humanities tools to examine musical recordings
LeadershipStudent Researcher Receives Inaugural Barbara Davis Goldman Award
"It’s the most meaningful part of my college career"
CommunityPreparing for environmental threats
Developing strategies to strengthen community resilience
Faculty SupportSix Carolina employees earn prestigious awards for outstanding service
Recognizing unusual, meritorious and superior contributions
