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From research initiatives to student life and Tar Heel traditions, check out what’s going on at Carolina.

  • First-year students doing cheers at a pep rally event at Kenan Stadium.

    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.

  • Student wearing a backwards

    Meet our new Tar Heels

    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.

  • Rameses holding Olympics banner

    Tar Heels at the Olympics

    UNC-Chapel Hill students and alumni will be in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics for competition, class, work and more.

  • Student in labcoat examining coral under sink.

    Summer experiences at Carolina

    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.

  • Overhead image with two people's hands seen finishing paintings, one of which is of the Old Well.

    The Arts at Carolina

    Central to the Tar Heel experience, the arts at Carolina are vibrant thanks to our students, faculty and staff and community members.

  • A graphic illustrating computer science and data science research

    AI research at Carolina

    At Carolina, researchers across departments are finding creative ways to use artificial intelligence for the greater good.

  • Students walking across a brick pathway on Polk Place on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill in between classes.

    Academic year in review: 2023-24

    Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that shaped this year at Carolina.

  • Students celebrating at Commencement as fireworks go off.

    2024 Spring Commencement

    A new class of Tar Heels joined the proud ranks of Tar Heel alumni as thousands of friends and family members applauded their achievements.