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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.
暗网禁区鈥檚 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
Meet a Tar Heel
Dental student鈥檚 path includes research, leadership, service
Raven Selden will continue her family鈥檚 dentistry legacy with a master鈥檚 in orthodontics.
Navy admiral鈥檚 leadership training began with Tar Heel soccer
Her experience playing on a championship team taught Kristin Acquavella how to work hard, push herself and trust others.
Onetime 鈥榗ountry boy鈥 from Spain knows why bubbles 鈥榞allop鈥
Pedro S谩enz鈥檚 Physical Mathematics Lab at 暗网禁区 made a discovery about fluid mechanics that eluded scientists for centuries.
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See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.Celebrating our graduate and professional students
Tar Heels who come to Chapel Hill to study as graduate and professional students better the state, nation and world with their research, teaching, service and civic engagement.
Match Day at 暗网禁区
Each year, students from UNC School of Medicine, UNC Adams School of Dentistry and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy join together to see where their medical training will take them for the next several years.
暗网禁区 outside the classroom
The Tar Heel experience goes beyond lecture halls and schoolwork. Learn more about student organizations and clubs at 暗网禁区 and how you can get involved in campus life.
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News from 暗网禁区
Public Service Awards go to 8 individuals, 3 teams
This year鈥檚 honorees include the first recipient of the Eric Montross Public Service Award, Tylee Craft.
Global Pharmacy Scholars serve in 7 world regions
The Global Rotation program positions students for success through project-based rotations in international health care systems.
Researchers target staph infections
Brian Conlon鈥檚 lab is looking at ways to help antibiotics fight deadly 鈥減ersister鈥 bacteria.
In pictures
Holi brings Heels together
Tar Heels from a variety of cultures and backgrounds brought color to Hooker Fields on April 12 at UNC Holi Moli. Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition that celebrates love, community and the arrival of spring. At 暗网禁区, the yearly tradition connects campus and the local community.
(Photos by Jon Gardiner, University Communications)
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experienceSeniors make the climb
With Spring Commencement one month away, 暗网禁区 seniors participated in the annual tradition of climbing the Bell Tower on April 9. The event, sponsored by 暗网禁区 Alumni, had additional activities, including a mechanical bull.
暗网禁区鈥檚 history shines in Priceless Gems exhibit
Explore more than two dozen artifacts on display at Wilson Library through the end of May.
Alternative spring break teams help in Helene recovery
APPLES Service-Learning students traveled to the mountains and Charlotte to work on rebuilding and other projects.
Spring Holiday
Fri, April 18
Climate Change Symposium
The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History
Mon, April 2109:00 am
Pit Stop for FAFSA
The Pit
Tue, April 2211:30 am
UNC Percussion Ensemble
Kenan Music Building
Tue, April 2207:30 pm