Imagine your Heelprint
When Tar Heels come to UNC-Chapel Hill, they meet a world of possibilities. At Carolina, everyone has a role to play.
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230 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. 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
LaChelle Allen advocates for student success
As part of the UNC School of Education Helping Heels program, she is training to be a school counselor in a rural area.
Husband and wife oversee Carolina鈥檚 CAR-T therapy
Drs. Gianpietro Dotti and Barbara Savoldo personalize cancer treatments in one of the East Coast鈥檚 largest cell therapy facilities.
Music and business major has a pitch-perfect career
An original Kenan Music Scholar, Lauren Schultes is successful in sales and singing.
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See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Protecting your mental health
As Carolina鈥檚 fall semester begins, it's important to remember it's always the right time to take care of yourself and make sure others around you are doing the same. Learn about campus resources and how Tar Heel students, faculty and staff are using outreach and research to prioritize mental health on campus and beyond.
Welcome home, Tar Heels!
For thousands of Tar Heels, the arrival of the fall semester marks the start of their Carolina journeys. For thousands more, it's a return to the place they've learned to love. Learn about the exciting start to a the new school year.
Meet our new Tar Heels
Each time a new school year arrives, the number of Tar Heels grows larger as thousands of first-years, transfers and graduate students become a part of the Carolina community. Learn about some of our new Tar Heels and how their own unique experiences, talents and passions will bolster our community and impact the world.
The Well
News from Carolina
鈥楽wimterns鈥� spent summer in rivers and labs
The Molchanov scholars program funded the students鈥� environmentally focused internships.
Philanthropist Bill Conway to address nursing school groundbreaking
The Oct. 25 ceremony celebrates the UNC School of Nursing鈥檚 new Nursing Education Building.
Doctoral research addresses natural hazards Down East
City and regional planning scholar James P. Collins talked to residents about chronic coastal flooding.
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Environmental researchers produce a stream of data
Amanda DelVecchia's lab measures greenhouse gas emissions in freshwater sites to gauge their impact.
Weeks of Welcome events highlight start of semester
New Tar Heels celebrated their arrival on campus at convocation, FallFest, Sunset Serenade and more.
First day of classes for Tar Heels
The fall semester at Carolina is officially underway. Back in Chapel Hill and eager to begin the new school year, students reunited with friends, took a sip from the Old Well, met with Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and went to class.
Innovate Carolina Junction Open House + Free Coworking Day
Innovate Carolina Junction
Fri, September 610:00 am
Twilight Thursdays: Fall Season
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, September 1204:00 pm
Twilight Thursdays: Fall Season
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, September 1904:00 pm
Well-Being Day
Mon, September 23