Carolina People: Patricia Harris
A self-proclaimed “professional troublemaker,” Harris takes pride in acting as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and student success at Carolina.
Carolina People
Every day, Tar Heels find ways to leave their Heel print on campus and make our community stronger.
Cool off with this summer music playlist
Music department faculty suggest some tunes — jazz, classical, country, rock and more — to help you beat the heat. Give them a listen!
Meet a new Tar Heel: Paige Court
Paige Court has always wanted to be two things: a pilot and a Tar Heel. She has already achieved the first goal and will check off the second this week as she begins her time at Carolina.
Meet a new Tar Heel: Adam Sherif
Incoming first-year Adam Sherif is looking forward to serving his community and working toward solving health inequality while at Carolina.
Meet a Tar Heel: Emily Chávez
Incoming master’s degree student Emily Chávez is bringing 15 years of experience as an education professional and newly-elected school board member.
Meet a new Tar Heel: Roberto Escobar
After a 20-year career in the Marines, Roberto Escobar will begin a new chapter of his professional life this week as he becomes a Tar Heel.
Meet a new Tar Heel: Meixing Liu
Meixing Liu will begin making strides toward her goal of becoming an optometrist when she officially begins her studies in Chapel Hill this fall.
Meet a new Tar Heel: Alexis Tchakarov
Four-time taekwondo world champion Alexis Tchakarov plans to tap into what she's learned in her sport to help her excel at Carolina.