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

  • Students walking and talking as a group on a path on a shaded campus.

    Beginning abroad at Carolina

    For some Tar Heels, the journey to Chapel Hill begins internationally with a semester abroad as part of the Carolina Global Launch program.

  • Eight-photo collage of eight UNC-Chapel Hill students: Elizabeth Teka, Miller Mathison, Maria Morales, Nerrissa Crawford, Dalvin Tsay, Laila Valentine, Täu Moon and Ella Williams.

    The power of gratitude

    With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Carolina students answered questions about and reflected on the role of gratitude in their lives.

  • Uniformed ROTC members holding North Carolina and American flags as part of a Veterans Day ceremony at UNC-Chapel Hill outside of Memorial Hall. In the background are men holding their hands across their chest and others in military uniform saluting.

    Carolina veterans

    Carolina is dedicated to providing the best support and resources to veterans, who make up a vital part of our campus.

  • Five people looking at a lake in the Galapagos Islands.

    University Research Week 2023

    Whether it be in a laboratory, out in nature or anywhere in between, Tar Heels are researching ways to make an impact in North Carolina and throughout our nation and world.

  • A large navy blue bus driving on a a roadway with a mountain and trees in the background.

    Driving the Tar Heel state

    Carolina faculty and administrators learn about the University's work in N.C. on the Tar Heel Bus Tour and hear from North Carolinians about how the University can partner to help solve challenges.

  • Nighttime photo of the Bell Tower on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill lit Carolina Blue with projected, white text reading

    Happy birthday, Carolina!

    Each year on University Day, Oct. 12, we celebrate our mission as the country’s first public university and our service to North Carolina, the nation and the world.

  • Students walking on brick pathways on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill between classes.

    The University of the people

    Carolina works hard to make the dream of an excellent college education possible. A key step is keeping Carolina affordable for all students.

  • Overhead photo of a pair of hands working with pieces of wood cutouts.

    On the cutting edge

    Students, faculty and staff are all finding ways to innovate at Carolina, the perfect environment for idea development and execution.