Beginning a new chapter
Years of hard work will come to fruition Dec. 15 as 1,811 graduates will have degrees conferred at Winter Commencement.
Meet the December graduatesHome
231 years of public service
蘑菇视频 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.
蘑菇视频鈥檚 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.
- 62national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
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.
Biology professor helps build 1,000 microscopes for NC schools
蘑菇视频 professor Bob Goldstein has led DIY microscope workshops across the state for nearly a decade.
Materials science researcher plans for success
Required courses focused on careers are helping doctoral student Allen Wood choose a professional path.
Explore 蘑菇视频
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
Imagine your Heelprint
When Tar Heels arrive on our campus at 蘑菇视频, they meet a world of possibilities. In Chapel Hill, we鈥檙e all part of the same Tar Heel team, and everyone has a role to play. See how Tar Heels are leaving their Heelprint.
Meet Tar Heel educators
At 蘑菇视频, our outstanding teachers give Tar Heels the knowledge, resources and confidence to succeed.
Tar Heel veterans
蘑菇视频 is dedicated to providing the best support and resources to veterans, who make up a vital part of our campus.
The Well
News from 蘑菇视频
蘑菇视频 wins 23rd women’s soccer national championship
Olivia Thomas鈥� goal helped 蘑菇视频 beat Wake Forest, 1-0, and claim its first championship since 2012.
Biology student鈥檚 quick response saves a life
During a BIOL 119 hospital shift, Neha Varrier did CPR on a patient until help arrived.
Sports broadcaster says 鈥榶es鈥� to all
From 鈥淪ports Xtra鈥� to the Olympics, 鈥淚 am well prepared wherever I go because of 蘑菇视频,鈥� Kyle Lobenhofer says.
In pictures
Oh what fun!
鈥橳is the season for festive costumes, coming together with colleagues and getting steps in for a good cause.
The Jingle Bell Jog, an annual tradition for 蘑菇视频 faculty and staff, returned Dec. 6. Tar Heels turned into Santas, elves, reindeer and candy canes as they got out in the sun on a chilly Friday. Those who attended also had the opportunity to make canned-food donations to the 蘑菇视频 Cupboard and support the Orange County Animal Shelter. (Photos by Jon Gardiner/蘑菇视频)
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Rameses celebrates a century at 蘑菇视频
The Tar Heels鈥� beloved ram mascot made his first appearance on campus 100 years ago this month.
Flying through fall
Tour campus from a bird鈥檚-eye view and see fall colors around 蘑菇视频 in this drone fly-through video.
Student-run Meantime Coffee expands to the Junction
The caf茅 begun in the Campus Y now has a second location in the Innovate 蘑菇视频 space on Rosemary Street.
Pet therapy: Theo the therapy dog
Davis Library
Tue, December 1001:00 pm
Holiday 蘑菇视频 Blood Drive
Fetzer Hall
Wed, December 1107:30 am
Native People, Native Plants Symposium
Reeves Auditorium at the North 蘑菇视频 Botanical Garden
Wed, December 1109:30 am
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: The 蘑菇视频 Parakeet
North 蘑菇视频 Botanical Garden
Thu, December 1212:00 pm