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231 years of public service
UNC-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.
- 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
- No. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
- 61national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Lumbee senior focuses on traditional ways of healing
Lyric Locklear plans to study naturopathic medicine in medical school to incorporate holistic health in Native communities.
Charlotte attorney chairs Covenant alumni board
Charles Hands, a Carolina Covenant alumnus, wants to give back to the program that gave him so much.
Coxswain steers toward career in sustainability
Karen Jordan ’24 pursues a future in the food industry while also guiding rowers on a club crew team.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Imagine your Heelprint
When Tar Heels arrive on our campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, they meet a world of possibilities. In Chapel Hill, we’re all part of the same Tar Heel team, and everyone has a role to play. See how Tar Heels are leaving their Heelprint.
Tar Heel veterans
Carolina is dedicated to providing the best support and resources to veterans, who make up a vital part of our campus.
Driving research, accelerating discovery
Whether it be in North Carolina communities or ones overseas, Tar Heels are researching ways to make a difference and tackle our toughest challenges. Learn more about UNC-Chapel Hill’s research enterprise
The Well
News from Carolina
A message from the chancellor: Hurricane Helene relief
In a campus email, Lee H. Roberts wrote about the way Carolina has and continues to support western North Carolina and expressed his gratitude to Tar Heels for their remarkable spirit of kindness and generosity.
Graduate student discovers youngest transiting planet ever
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.
Pharmacy student has a passion to serve rural patients
“It fuels a fire in me to be a voice for this population,” says Cassidy White.
In pictures
Fall at Carolina
The change of seasons has UNC-Chapel Hill’s beautiful campus full of fall colors.
Check out fall scenes around Carolina captured by University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner.
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Student-run Meantime Coffee expands to the Junction
The café begun in the Campus Y now has a second location in the Innovate Carolina space on Rosemary Street.
Midterm masquerades as spooky pop-up shop
Professor Tim Flood’s Flash Entrepreneurship class learned business skills in its Heel-O-Ween store on Franklin Street.
Art students’ negative experience is positive
See scenes from visiting lecturer Lindsay Metivier’s class on darkroom photography, captured on film.
- Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Rafa Esparza
Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Rafa Esparza
Hanes Art Center
Thu, November 2106:00 pm
- Faculty Council
Faculty Council
Kerr Hall
Fri, November 2203:00 pm
- Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
Hill Hall
Sat, November 2308:00 pm
- Carolina Sustainability Council Meeting
Carolina Sustainability Council Meeting
Mon, December 212:00 pm