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  • Working at the UNC Visitors Center helped the new graduate afford a college education that will allow her to serve North Carolinians.

  • Inspired by her mother's cancer diagnosis, this first-year student knows Chapel Hill is the right place to launch her medical career.

  • Once a first-generation college student from Wilmington, this Charlotte attorney makes the case for the financial and communal power of the Carolina Covenant.

231 years of public service

UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what鈥檚 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鈥檚 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. 5public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
  • No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
  • 62national championships won by the Tar Heels

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  • Graduates throw their caps in the air during Spring Commencement

    Congratulations, Class of 2025!

    A new class of Tar Heels joined the proud ranks of Tar Heel alumni as thousands of friends and family members applauded their achievements.

  • Graduates pose for photos by the Old Well

    Meet the Class of 2025

    Carolina鈥檚 newest graduates excelled in the classroom, conducted research, won national championships and served their country. Learn about their lasting impacts on our campus community and how they left their heelprints on Carolina.

  • Bubles seen in the foreground as a UNC-Chapel Hill student is seen on a lawn throwing a ball.

    Spring at Carolina

    Spring is in the air at Carolina, and the warmer temperatures bring plenty of favorite University traditions.

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Tar Heel Bus Tour explores North Carolina

The Tar Heel Bus Tour hit the road last week, as Carolina faculty members and administrators split up on East and West buses and made a combined 25 stops over three days 鈥� from Cherokee to Corolla. Covering 19 counties, the tour gave participants a chance to learn about the University鈥檚 work throughout the state, visit the places students call home and hear from North Carolinians about their needs and how UNC-Chapel Hill can partner with them.

Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner of University Communications

    Must-see UNC

    Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience

    1. Board of Trustees Committee Meetings

      The Spangler Center

      Wed, May 2112:00 pm

    2. Climate Change Symposium

      Yoga Under the Stars

      Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

      Wed, May 2106:00 pm

    3. The exterior of the Innovate Carolina Junction

      OTC Carolina Innovations Seminar Series: Annual Celebration of Inventorship

      Innovate Carolina Juncti

      Thu, May 2205:15 pm

    4. Climate Change Symposium

      Yoga Under the Stars

      Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

      Wed, May 2806:00 pm