Trash Force picks up after campus
What started as an extra credit opportunity grew into a club who has fun keeping Carolina clean.
Carolina News
Featured Stories
CHASE Solar Hub pioneers liquid fuel conversion
At the center's Chapel Hill headquarters, more than 100 researchers work to turn sunlight into methanol.
Top news
Nature is good for kids
A new study from FPG researchers suggests preschoolers living near green space have better mental health.
Washington Week introduces students to alumni diplomats
Tar Heels networked about foreign affairs careers through this UNC Global Affairs program.
Men’s golf claims first ACC title since 2006
The Tar Heels defeated Florida State in Charlotte to earn their 12th conference championship.
Library MakerSpace and Music Library to move in summer
The popular services will relocate to the Undergraduate and Davis libraries, respectively, for greater access.
Women’s tennis wins 12th ACC title
The Tar Heels defeated Virgnia Sunday, earning their first conference championship since 2021.
Spring Blood Drive inspires public service
Librarian Lynn Eades overcame a fear of needles to support the Carolina Blood Drive, coming May 1.
Carolina in the news
Video Games Are a Playwright’s Muse, Not Her Hobby
The New York Times
Bekah Brunstetter, best known for her work on “This Is Us,” discusses “The Game,” her new play premiering at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Playmaker’s Repertory Company.
Water Bears' 'Incredible Response' to Radiation Surprises Scientists
Newsweek
Bob Goldstein, a tardigrade researcher at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his research on how tardigrades survive extreme environments.
'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store
WRAL
Gerald Cohen, the chief economist at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan Flagler Business School, explains why your favorite grocery store items have become more expensive.
Accolades and honors
Sloan Fellowships go to two Carolina chemists
Abigail Knight and Sidney Wilkerson-Hill are the latest of 48 Tar Heels to receive this top award.
SOG dean emeritus wins Holshouser Award
Mike Smith, former dean of the UNC School of Government, was honored for excellence in public service.
Eshelman dean to co-chair Walgreens council
The national Walgreens Deans Advisory Council will collaborate on issues such as staffing and how to better utilize pharmacists to improve patient care.
News for faculty and staff
Check out Total WellBeing Expo on March 13
Employees can stop by Fetzer Hall midday for free food, fitness classes, blood pressure checks and other activities.
Nick Eakes inspires others to look skyward
From high school volunteer to science educator, he has worked at Morehead Planetarium for 15 years.
SILS dean returns to faculty
Gary Marchionini’s 13 years at the helm of the School of Information and Library Science brought record growth.
University Calendar
- UNC Symposium on AI and Society
UNC Symposium on AI and Society
Brooks Computer Science Building
Thu, April 2509:00 am
- UNC Symposium on AI and Society
UNC Symposium on AI and Society
Brooks Computer Science Building
Fri, April 2609:15 am
- Carolina Blood Drive
Carolina Blood Drive
Dean E. Smith Center
Wed, May 107:00 am
- Spring Mindfulness Celebration
Spring Mindfulness Celebration
Grassy area in front of Wilson Library. Rain location: FedEx Global Education Center, 2nd Floor Atrium
Thu, May 212:00 pm