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Topple a paradigm. Uncover the Unknown. Tar Heels ask questions, develop answers, create solutions and discover cures.

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    From mind to marketplace

    The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network has not only helped Carolina faculty members transform their ideas into successful companies but is also playing a part in growing the overall economy of the region.

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    Well Said: Earth Day and an edible Chapel Hill

    In this week's podcast, Chancellor's Fellow Emily Auerbach talks about Earth Day and sustainable food sources.

  • The Basketball Analytics Summit team stands together.

    Teamwork makes the dream work

    Before becoming a professor in the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Deborah Stroman owned a sports marketing and golf event planning company.

  • Crowd outside South Building.

    Crafting a road map to innovation

    The Chancellor’s Innovation Summit, which drew entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other thought leaders to Carolina to advance innovative solutions for the world's biggest challenges.

  • In her brother’s footsteps

    On Sept. 16th, the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC celebrated their 1,000th pediatric cochlear implant patient—a little girl named Tatum Lanier, whose older brother received a similar device at the center in 2010.

  • Austin Morrel of Kenan-Flagler Business School's Entrepreneurial Studies course patrols Franklin Street looking to sell raffle tickets

    Carolina students hit the market for a cause

    Entrepreneur-In-Residence Jim Kitchen uses a unique project to teach his students the core principles of entrepreneurship.

  • Carolina student Destiny Planter poses for a photo in downtown Washington, D.C.

    Summer internship grants make a world of difference

    Carolina students gain new personal and professional experiences through summer internships made possible by the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

  • A portrait of Wayne Blair, Laurie Mesibov and Victoria Dowd

    For a decade, ombuds trio has demonstrated the power of listening

    The ombuds office at Carolina celebrates, which serves as an example to other universities across the country, celebrates its 10th year. Three employees have been instrumental in garnering the office's reputation.