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Research and the student experience
Learn how these Tar Heels have grown as students and as researchers during their time…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…