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  • A child's foot.

    A caregiving community at Carolina

    Early career physician scientists, in particular, struggle with working long hours, finding time to write grants to fund their research, starting a family and maintaining a work-life balance.

  • Vile of water sample.

    Sequencing the sea

    Carolina scientists are taking a new, cutting-edge approach to understanding exactly what’s going on in the water.

  • Student on a boat collecting water.

    Taking a classroom beyond the stone walls

    Capstone courses gives Carolina students the kind of educational experience they could never get at a desk.

  • Gavin Bell stands with his arms crossed.

    A fight for recognition

    Like the Indian tribe fighting for recognition, this Carolina student, often misidentified, found himself fighting to be recognized as a Lumbee.

  • Water flooding streets in North Carolina.

    Helping a neighbor

    Carolina food drive was an opportunity to help the people of Robeson County, where nearly 600 families were forced to leave their homes due to Hurricane Matthew.

  • Launch logo.

    A home for entrepreneurs

    Launch, a partnership project, has been providing area startups with resources needed to grow their business for nearly four years.

  • Man clapping at the Senior Prom.

    Senior prom – with a twist

    It was an energetic night for seniors - senior citizens that is - who danced to everything from big band music to rock and roll hits.

  • Old Well with fall leaves in the background

    A week of Tar Heel service

    Here are some of the ways people gave back during the 2016 Tar Heel Day of Service.