- MLK Jr. Week of Celebration — This year’s theme is cultivating connection, creating change. Jan. 18 – 23.
- Grocery Store Bingo for Grad & Pro Students — Create community and connect at this event, co-hosted by CUAB, Jan. 20 (7 p.m.)
- Glow and Know: Safety After Dark Resource Fair – Join campus and community partners for an after dark resource fair in recognition of Stalking Awareness Month. Jan. 21 (5:30 p.m.)
- New Year, New Budget: Your Finance Reset – Hosted by our Carolina Financial Well-Being Center. Jan. 22 (12:30 p.m.)
- Primaries Simplified — Snag some CLE online credit and learn about the primaries process, Jan. 22 (7:30 p.m.)
Tar Heel Top 5

Tar Heel Top Five — Jan. 19-23, 2026
January 16, 2026

Tar Heel Top 5
- Carolina Housing room selection – Current students, get a headstart on-campus student housing, Jan. 12 – Feb. 11.
- Chancellor’s Awards Nominations – Nominations are open as of Jan. 12 for these awards, hosted by the Carolina Union.
- Cheerwine and Design: Paint Night – Join the Carolina Union for this free event, Jan. 12 (6 p.m.)
- Stalking is Not Romantic: Analyzing Stalking in the Media – January is Stalking Awareness Month; join this event hosted by VPAS on Jan 12. (6:30 p.m.)
- Grad School Application Process Workshop – Hosted by the UNC Career Center, Jan. 14 (3:30 p.m.)
January 12, 2026

Dec. 1-Dec. 5
- Taco Tuesday – For our military-connected community, Dec. 2 (5 p.m.)
- Stress Less with Student Orgs – Student Organization Leadership Experience, Dec. 3 (11 a.m.). Grab some stress relievers as we enter finals season.
- Winter Sol-stitch – Join this calming stitching activity, Dec. 3 (4:30 p.m.)
- Finals Self-Care On the Go — Join Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services for this self-care workshop. Dec. 5 (9 a.m.)
- Week of Balance — Join University Libraries for week of balance, Dec. 4 – 11
December 1, 2025