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Carolina People

Every day, Tar Heels find ways to leave their Heel print on campus and make our community stronger.

  • A collage of students performing art.

    Tar Heels reflect on the importance of art

    You don't need to be an art major to be an artist. Art plays a role in all Tar Heels' lives in some form. On the seventh annual Arts Everywhere Day, Carolina students and faculty members talk about the importance of art.

  • Sonny Griffith in the library.

    Following the narrative

    A Carolina Covenant Scholar pursues career-enhancing experiences through the Career Accelerator Program.

  • Janet Guthmiller

    Meet Dr. Janet Guthmiller, dentistry dean

    The nationally recognized teacher and mentor talks about putting community first through oral health care and education.

  • A person holding an animal skull.

    Ancient food economies and centuries-old connections

    A self-proclaimed foodie, Ph.D. candidate Katie Tardio is researching why we eat the foods we eat in order to deepen our cultural understanding of ancient societies and how they evolved over centuries.

  • Stan Ahalt poses for a portrait

    Meet Stan Ahalt, data science dean

    The former RENCI director has a passion for using data science collaboratively to address the most pressing challenges affecting society.

  • Jonathan Campbell on the field in uniform during a professional soccer game.

    Raising a glass to the entrepreneurial spirit

    Former pro soccer player Jonathan Campbell '15 traded his cleats to help create and lead a wine company — with a bit of investment banking on the side.

  • A graphic reading

    She prepares better teachers

    Through statewide connections, Diana B. Lys improves assessment of future teachers and leads educators who train them.

  • Rhianna Lee standing in a lab.

    For her brother

    Upon watching her brother grow up and struggle with cystic fibrosis, Rhianna Lee has dedicated her life to studying the disease.