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230 years of public service
UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
- 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
- No. 4public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
- 61national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Kessler Scholar finds a family
Emily Shipway belongs to the first cohort of this program, which supports rural first-generation college students.
Husband and wife oversee Carolina’s CAR-T therapy
Drs. Gianpietro Dotti and Barbara Savoldo personalize cancer treatments in one of the East Coast’s largest cell therapy facilities.
Bernice Meja has a passion for fixing broken systems
The discovery led her to a master’s program at the School of Information and Library Science.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Academic year in review: 2023-24
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that shaped this year at Carolina.
A year in photos with University photographer Johnny Andrews
With the 2023-24 academic year in the books, University Photographer Johnny Andrews looked back at some memorable photographs from key moments of this year at Carolina and shares the story behind them.
A year in photos with University photographer Jon Gardiner
With the 2023-24 academic year in the books, University Photographer Jon Gardiner looked back at some memorable photographs from key moments of this year at Carolina and shares the story behind them.
The Well
News from Carolina
Tonu Kalam retires after 36 years of beautiful music
The longtime conductor inspired and challenged the UNC Symphony Orchestra to perform brilliantly.
Asian studies chair weighs in on ‘Shogun’
Carolina professor Morgan Pitelka discusses the historical accuracy of the hit FX drama series.
Classics scholar links ancient and modern sports
Before the Olympics, Al Duncan taught a Maymester “summer camp focused on ancient athletics.”
- Alliance Screening: Manzanar Diverted, When Water Becomes Dust
Alliance Screening: Manzanar Diverted, When Water Becomes Dust
Graduate Student Center
Thu, June 611:00 am
- Drawing in the Galleries
Drawing in the Galleries
Ackland Art Museum
Sat, June 810:00 am
- Webinar: Documenting the Hidden Treasures of Longleaf Pine Forests
Webinar: Documenting the Hidden Treasures of Longleaf Pine Forests
Wed, June 1203:30 pm