Lee H. Roberts named chancellor
The UNC Board of Governors has elected Roberts as the University’s 13th chancellor.
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230 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. 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
Building a better battery
Scientists don’t understand a lot about the process that charges batteries. Miguel Reyna’s research may improve that understanding and improve batteries, as well.
Biology staff member honored for ‘herculean’ work
Massey Award winner Summer Montgomery ’81 is a student service specialist in the University’s largest department.
Expert in knot theory heads to NSA
Former lawyer Andrew Adair came to Carolina for a doctorate in mathematics, his first passion.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Tar Heels at the Olympics
UNC-Chapel Hill students and alumni will be in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics for competition, class, work and more.
Summer experiences at Carolina
Summer is a great time for Tar Heels to take lessons learned in the classroom and apply them in professional settings, picking up valuable experience for their careers ahead.
The Arts at Carolina
Central to the Tar Heel experience, the arts at Carolina are vibrant thanks to our students, faculty and staff and community members.
The Well
News from Carolina
Operation Tar Heel highlights Carolina’s global health reach
Dignitaries from three African nations and the N.C. National Guard learned about research advances here and abroad.
Carolina faculty trio win Fulbright awards
Scholars in nursing, Latin American studies, and exercise and nutrition will travel to Nepal, Spain and Finland.
Fulbright scholar heads to Taiwan
Britney Hong ’24 will use her education degree to give students there a broader view of American culture.
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Student researchers map heat on campus
Working with the Sustainable Triangle Field Site, they gather data to provide potential solutions to hotspots.
VR may help athletes recover from ACL injuries
In sport scientist Shelby Baez’s study, they use virtual reality headsets to guide meditation and reduce fear.
Tar Heel traditions: then and now
Take a look at over a century’s worth of photos of customs and places that make up the Tar Heel experience.
- Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
George Watts Hill Alumni Center
Wed, August 1409:00 am
- New Student Convocation
New Student Convocation
Dean E. Smith Center
Sun, August 1805:30 pm
- First day of classes
First day of classes
Mon, August 19
- Sunset Serenade
Sunset Serenade
Polk Place
Mon, August 1907:00 pm