Carolina celebrates the Class of 2024 under the lights
The 6,700-plus Tar Heel graduates received words of wisdom from astronaut Zena Cardman ’10, ’14 (MS) at a ceremony presided over by Interim Chancellor Lee H. Roberts.
Congratulations,
Class of 2024
Celebrating our newest alumni
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrated the graduation of over 6,700 Tar Heels this weekend at the Doctoral Hooding and Spring Commencement. Thousands of friends and family members applauded their achievements and success of our graduates.
Class of 2024, congratulations! After navigating a pandemic at the onset of your collegiate journey and years of hard work, late nights and determination, you've now joined the proud ranks of Tar Heel alumni.
Every graduating class deserves a day of celebration and reflection, and this one more than most. Many of you missed out on high school graduation and on the rites and recognition that normally mark the transition into college. You bore the brunt of the pandemic lockdowns, and then, you found ways to rekindle public life at Carolina after it was brought to a standstill.
Interim Chancellor Lee H. Roberts
There are opportunities, everywhere, to contribute to something larger than ourselves. We just must be curious, open and ready to jump right in.
Angeli Achrekar ’13 (DrPH), Doctoral Hooding speaker
Carolina, I know you can accomplish great things. You already have, and you don’t need my advice. I will only suggest that the definition of “great things” — of success or fulfillment — is entirely up to you, and the path won’t always be obvious. The best journeys begin at Carolina, and mine did too.
Zena Cardman ’10, ’14 (MS), Spring Commencement speaker
Photos from Spring Commencement
It was a joyous and beautiful evening for UNC-Chapel Hill's first nighttime Commencement ceremony at Kenan Stadium.
(Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)
Relive the celebrations
Doctoral hooding speakers encourage curiosity
Encouraging a “culture of openness,” they charged graduates to stay collaborative and committed to service.
Look back at the Class of 2024’s big night
In this video from Carolina’s Spring Commencement, watch the celebration and catch the fireworks.
Meet the Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 excelled in the classroom, conducted research, won national championships and served their country. They've made lasting impacts on our campus community and left their heelprints on Carolina.
Campus ceremonies celebrate graduates
Ahead of Spring Commencement, Carolina graduates celebrated their achievements at ceremonies around campus.
The Class of 2024 writes a letter to Carolina
Through social media submissions, graduates share how the University has impacted their lives.
Watch Zena Cardman’s Spring Commencement speech
The double Tar Heel and NASA astronaut imparted wisdom to Carolina graduates months before she’s set to embark on her first spaceflight.
Regalia has a rich history
The right shade of Carolina Blue and argyle trim are only part of the story behind what the attendees wear.
Rewatch 2024 Spring Commencement and Doctoral Hooding
The University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2024 at Doctoral Hooding and Spring Commencement ceremonies.