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

  • Kizzmekia Corbett puts a gradution cap on.

    A full-circle moment

    Kizzmekia Corbett has played a critical role in the country's response to COVID-19, including helping develop a vaccine. But she first got her start at Carolina. The alumna virtually returned home this weekend to deliver the Class of 2021's Commencement address.

  • Jenny Suwanmanee wearing graduation gown.

    Comfortable with being uncomfortable

    On the eve of graduation, a two-time recipient of the Carolina Family Scholarship for children of University employees reflects on her time at Carolina and abroad.

  • Truman Mitchell in his cap and gown.

    Making Carolina home

    Carolina has become a second home for graduating senior Truman Mitchell thanks to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's community of faculty and classmates.

  • Map of the US

    Walking to win

    Workplace teams like the Jabberwalkies and Strollin’ for the Colon stay active in a virtual statewide walking competition.

  • Alexis Glaudin sitting on a bench.

    ‘What I’m supposed to do’

    As a Tar Heel, Alexis Glaudin found her passion for physical chemistry and research. She'll now be heading to the University of Washington to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry.

  • Tim Sloan

    Finding a different path

    At Carolina, graduating senior Tim Sloan developed a passion for writing and honed his skills with the support from faculty members and classmates. He'll now take his newfound interest to inspire a new generation of students as a middle school English teacher.

  • Tylar Watson poses for a photo by the Bell Tower.

    Graduating senior Tylar Watson prepares for career at Twitter

    Watson — a computer science and women's and gender studies double major — has been an advocate for underrepresented populations in tech.

  • Daniel Ogunbamowo standing by the Old Well in his cap and gown.

    Using neuroscience to help others

    Daniel Ogunbamowo, once at risk of flunking out of school, turned his life around, got accepted to Carolina on a Morehead-Cain Scholarship and has continued to seize every opportunity since.