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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s research impact

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is a world-class research university where great ideas turn into outcomes that improve the quality of life for all.

Learn how Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ research serves NC and beyond

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Meet the Class of 2025

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's newest graduates excelled in the classroom, conducted research, won national championships and served their country. They've made lasting impacts on our campus community and left their heelprints on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

Excellence within reach

  • A former community college student, the double Tar Heel leads C-STEP students to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and helps them excel.

  • Inspired by her mother's cancer diagnosis, this first-year student knows Chapel Hill is the right place to launch her medical career.

  • Once a first-generation college student from Wilmington, this Charlotte attorney makes the case for the financial and communal power of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Covenant.

231 years of public service

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™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. 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

Explore Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
  • Bubles seen in the foreground as a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ student is seen on a lawn throwing a ball.

    Spring at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

    Spring is in the air at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, and the warmer temperatures bring plenty of favorite University traditions.

  • Group of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ graduate students and faculty and staff gathered near the fountain outside of Bynum Hall during a get-together.

    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.

  • A triptych collage of medical student seeing her match for the first time.

    Match Day at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

    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.

The Well

News from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

Must-see UNC

Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
  • Compilation of graduates standing on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's campus.

    Seniors share what they’ll miss about Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

    In this video, hear students recall the memories they'll cherish after graduation.

  • Olivia Mundorf speaking into a microphone at Kenan Stadium during a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ football game.

    She emcees Tar Heel sports

    Sports administration graduate student and GoHeels intern Olivia Mundorf wants to be an on-air sports broadcaster.

  • Students stand in front of posters explaining their research

    Students share research

    Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students showcased their research at the 26th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research on April 23 at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. The event features poster sessions to showcase and encourage undergraduate research in all disciplines.

  1. An image of the U.N.C. bell tower with the words

    Freakout for Freedom Festival of Ideas and Expression

    The Quad (Polk Place)

    Fri, May 203:00 pm

  2. A poster with the words

    Song of a Sea Witch

    PlayMakers Repertory Company

    Fri, May 207:30 pm

  3. Man playing piano on stage.

    The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes

    Memorial Hall

    Sat, May 308:00 pm

  4. A poster with the words

    Song of a Sea Witch

    PlayMakers Repertory Company

    Sun, May 402:00 pm