Welcome home, Tar Heels!
For thousands of Tar Heels, the arrival of the fall semester marks the start of their Carolina journeys. For thousands more, it’s a return to the place they’ve learned to love.
Read about the start to the semesterFor thousands of Tar Heels, the arrival of the fall semester marks the start of their Carolina journeys. For thousands more, it’s a return to the place they’ve learned to love.
Read about the start to the semesterUNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
With a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Alexander Smith studied how the bugs affected animal feeding habits.
Paris-bound Naya Tapper ’16 didn’t play the sport until she joined the Tar Heel club team.
The Massey Award winner’s contributions to Carolina’s curriculum are vital but often hard to see.
Each time a new school year arrives, the number of Tar Heels grows larger as thousands of first-years, transfers and graduate students become a part of the Carolina community. Learn about some of our new Tar Heels and how their own unique experiences, talents and passions will bolster our community and impact the world.
UNC-Chapel Hill students and alumni will be in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics for competition, class, work and more.
Summer is a great time for Tar Heels to take lessons learned in the classroom and apply them in professional settings, picking up valuable experience for their careers ahead.
For four decades, the blue-blazered members of the Order of the Bell Tower have formed connections through service.
Information Technology Services reengineers campus networks for better internet with biggest upgrade in two decades.
University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner show scenes from the beginning of the new school year.
The fall semester at Carolina is officially underway. Back in Chapel Hill and eager to begin the new school year, students reunited with friends, took a sip from the Old Well, met with Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and went to class.
In this video, hear what members of the Class of 2028 are excited about and what they'll miss from home.
Entrepreneur and first-year student Alyssa Crane makes and sells paintings and jewelry.
Fri, August 23
Hill Hall
Fri, August 2304:00 pm
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Sat, August 2412:00 pm
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, August 2904:00 pm