Normal

The University is currently operating under normal conditions

Discover

Explore Carolina

From research initiatives to student life and Tar Heel traditions, check out what’s going on at Carolina.

  • Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower on the campus of U.N.C. Chapel Hill during sunset on a summer evening.

    Tar Heels shine during summer

    While campus might be quieter during summertime, Carolina students, faculty, staff and alumni study, serve, work and research year-round. Look back at what Tar Heels accomplished this summer.

  • Students learn cheers during a pep rally at Carmichael Arena during Weeks of Welcome

    Welcome back, Tar Heels

    This week, Carolina welcomed home its largest class yet and welcomed back thousands of other Tar Heels for the fall semester.

  • Student at UNC-Chapel Hill holding up a sticker that says

    Meet our newest Tar Heels

    The Tar Heel family is growing larger as UNC-Chapel Hill welcomes our biggest class yet. From aspiring pharmacists, lawyers and doctors to devoted family members, military veterans and climate researchers, each Tar Heel brings to Chapel Hill their own unique experiences, talents and passions to bolster our community and better the world.

  • Painting that reads

    Town of Chapel Hill

    For two centuries, Chapel Hill has supported Carolina and has been a critical partner in the University’s mission to serve our state through teaching, research and public service.

  • Chancellor Lee H. Roberts speaks with Bill Hathaway, C.E.O. of M.A.H.E.C., while walking outside

    Chancellor’s inaugural summer tour explores continued support for WNC

    Learn from Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and Carolina’s partners about how the University has aided in western North Carolina’s recovery, and how Carolina’s continued partnership can support residents and businesses as they rebuild.

  • Commencement ceremony with graduates throwing up caps.

    Alumni making an impact

    After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Carolina alumni continue to take their learned experiences from campus and use them to make great strides in their various career fields while bettering their communities.

  • Students show off research and entrepreneurial efforts at the BeAM MakerFest in April 2025.

    Entrepreneurship at Carolina

    Carolina is fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tar Heel-affiliated startups are creating new jobs and fueling economic development across the state.

  • Graduates toss their caps at the end of Spring Commencement

    2024-25 academic year in review

    Carolina celebrated groundbreaking research, national championships and even some snow this past academic year.