Hello, winter. Sending warm wishes to Tar Heels as the season begins. 🩵❄️

Nothing could be finer... than to be a Tar Heel.🩵 As we gear up for a new year, we're reflecting on the many opportunities on campus and in the classroom for student development and growth. Together this year, we: 👋 Welcomed 37,000+ students, parents/families, guests, and more to the all-new Hello Heels mobile app, with four million page views overall 🍎 Shared tips for staying healthy and strong to nearly 10,000 followers with @unchealthyheels as part of our community of compassion and care 🎖️ Hosted a grand re-opening of our Military and Veteran Student Success Center 💜 Launched campaigns to support safe and healthy relationships 🫷 Doled out high fives and snacks as part of our High Fives for Heels initiative with @uncnsfp 💼 Set record-breaking attendance for appointments and job fairs with the @unccareercenter 💸 Reached the one-year anniversary of @carolinafinancialwellbeing ...and much more! Here's to a bright 2026 — lux libertas!✌️

Season’s greetings, Tar Heels🩵🎄 With a reading day scheduled for tomorrow, it's the perfect excuse to slow the pace and share a little old-school cheer through a handwritten note💌 As you head into winter break, our Winter Break Resources Guide is live on our website with details on what’s open and available while campus hours shift. Wishing you a peaceful, cozy start to the season.

Meet Emma Wieber (she/her), a @unchussman senior on the Advertising and Public Relations track. 🩵 Emma works with Campus Rec’s Aquatics team, where she expected a part-time job but found a true community. “Because so many of us care about water safety, we already had one thing in common. That grew into consistent conversations and real friendships.” As an Aquatics Program Assistant, she supports student lifeguards and instructors, helps them grow in their roles, and serves as a bridge between professional staff and student employees. Her experience has shaped the way she leads and the way she shows up for others. @unccampusrec has also supported Emma’s development, including the chance to earn her Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification, which expanded her ability to guide and mentor future instructors. ➡️ Swipe through for a look inside Aquatics at Campus Rec.