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232 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. 1best value among public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
- No. 9among U.S. research institutions and top in NC for research activity (National Science Foundation)
- 63national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
This cookie-making Tar Heel couple leaves no crumbs
Kirk Francis ’08 and Juliann Francis ’10 created the Captain Cookie and the Milkman company in 2012.
Graduate with ‘orphan diseases’ transformed by quantitative genomics
With help from family and friends and University accommodations, Daniel Meng-Saccoccio is ready for Winter Commencement.
Computer science researcher codes compassionate AI
Snigdha Chaturvedi develops artificial intelligence with qualities needed to understand the nuances of human language.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Congratulations, winter 2025 graduates!
UNC-Chapel Hill celebrated 1,444 graduates at 2025 Winter Commencement on Dec. 14 at the Dean E. Smith Center as they joined the ranks of more than 371,000 living Tar Heel alumni.
Supporting our military heroes at Carolina
As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, explore how Carolina supports those who serve our nation through our teaching, research and service.
Our research is North Carolina
UNC-Chapel Hill’s world-class research enterprise fuels North Carolina’s economy, supporting businesses, meeting community needs and caring for our citizens.
The Well
News from Carolina
Air Force psychologist takes service to a new scale
Maj. Chase Aycock is graduating from Carolina with a master’s degree that will broaden his impact.
Carolina delivers first in-state admissions decisions a month sooner
The University received a record 14,931 early action applications from North Carolina residents for fall 2026 enrollment, admitting students from all 100 counties.
Carolina’s deans reflect on 2025
Leaders across campus shared accomplishments from the past year and looked forward to 2026.
In pictures
A legacy continues
Over 1,400 Tar Heels received their degrees Dec. 14 at the Dean E. Smith Center during the University’s Winter Commencement. See scenes from a day marking these students joining the legacy of Tar Heels, as friends and family cheered their accomplishments. (Photos by Jon Gardiner, University Communications)
Must-see UNC
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Capturing Carolina 📸
View the Capturing Carolina phtography series to see what makes UNC-Chapel Hill special.
Cute study break
Students took a break from studying for finals at the Health Sciences Library and visited with a pair of adorable baby lambs from Old Mill Farm in Durham. University Libraries brought the cute two-weeks-old visitors to campus as part of Week of Balance, which provides support for students as the semester closes.
Bringing holiday cheer to a gloomy day
The Jingle Bell Jog, an annual tradition for UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff, returned Dec. 5, with Tar Heels becoming Santas, elves and reindeer.
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