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Research and the student experience

Learn how these Tar Heels have grown as students and as researchers during their time…

April 28, 2025

CNBC launches Your Money College Tour at UNC-Chapel Hill 

Hundreds of Carolina students participated in CNBC’s launch of its Your Money College Tour at UNC-Chapel Hill in February 2024, which shared tips for financial well-being and success with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. A panel discussion and activity fair featured Gilbert Rogers, director of the newly launched Carolina Financial Well-Being Center (CFWC), who spoke…

March 20, 2025

Serenity Space for students opens in Carolina Union 

A serenity space for students now has a more permanent home in the Carolina Union for students to relax and recharge as the end of the semester approaches. The space is open on the third floor of the Carolina Union, near the aquarium lounge. With a renewed space designed for relaxation, the space offers quiet…

March 18, 2025

Spring break resources for 2025

As Tar Heels prepare for spring break, learn about resources for undergraduate and graduate students who plan to stay on or near campus. Check out the various departments, events, and ways to care for yourself during the break listed below. By taking good care of yourself, you’ll be able to return rested, rejuvenated, and ready…

March 5, 2025

Student Life and Leadership Receives National Recognition for Tar Heel Voting Initiatives

The Tar Heels Vote initiative, led by Natasha Young with Student Life and Leadership, has received national recognition as an outstanding program, as determined by ACPA — College Student Educators International. Young, assistant director of leadership development, directly supports Tar Heels Vote, a nonpartisan voter education, empowerment, and outreach initiative. Tar Heels Vote supports civic…

February 26, 2025

Aynsley Szczesniak, ‘27 starts initiative to benefit young women in STEM 

For second-year Tar Heel Aynsley Szczesniak, being a woman in STEM is more than just an academic path — it’s a passion, pursuit and moral compass that drives everything she does.  In fall 2023, Szczesniak founded Speak Out Sisterhood, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for young professional women in STEM. The organization is best known for…

February 26, 2025

Supporting our students

The following message was sent to students on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dear Carolina students,  As we begin to see some hopeful signs of spring in Chapel Hill, I hope your semester is going smoothly. The demands of a new term often bring new challenges, opportunities, and potential stressors, both personally and academically. So please…

February 3, 2025

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