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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
Senior wraps up summer with lifesaving donation
In August, Samantha Lewis offered a stem cell donation that was years in the making.
Facilities Services apprenticeships grow talent from within
A pilot program helps community college students like Alex Escobedo learn carpentry and other trades as University employees.
Angel Hsu holds net-zero pledgers accountable
The Carolina researcher and her Data-Driven EnviroLab track climate-change data for the United Nations.
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
Florence Dore is a rock star English professor
Carolina’s winner of the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award takes a creative approach to books and songs.
This magician has an MBA
For his next trick, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School graduate Jared Molton transformed himself into a tech executive.
December graduate pauses studies for hurricane relief
Jessica Bowling’s National Guard duties took her to western North Carolina to help with Helene recovery in October.
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.
- Brass Chamber Music Concert
Brass Chamber Music Concert
Hill Hall
Sun, November 1707:00 pm
- Modular Design and Automated Testing with Python
Modular Design and Automated Testing with Python
Mon, November 1810:00 am
- Modular Design and Automated Testing with Python
Modular Design and Automated Testing with Python
Wed, November 2010:00 am
- Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
Hill Hall
Sat, November 2308:00 pm