Stories

Meet a New Tar Heel: Alexis Tchakarov

Professors Recommend

Carolina professors share the best way to spend a day in Chapel Hill.

Best Class Ever

Carolina students share the standout classes that will challenge your mind and make your semester unforgettable.

It had to be Carolina

Every Carolina student has a special story about why they became a Tar Heel.

The One Thing I Had to Bring to College

Carolina students bring stories, traditions, and values to Chapel Hill from around the world, creating a campus rich with difference.

My First Science Project

Carolina professors and students share their light bulb moment — when they discovered their love of science.

Meet a New Tar Heel: Celine Locklear

Chancellor's Science Scholar Celine Locklear is excited to experience all that Carolina offers.

Meet a New Tar Heel: Sarah Giang

Sarah Giang looks forward to coming to Carolina and making a bigger impact on the world.

Meet a New Tar Heel: Laura Hughes

An accomplished archer, Laura Hughes brings her bow and arrow and her desire to help others to Carolina.

Meet a New Tar Heel: Jonathan Zhao

Ice dancing national champion Jonathan Zhao is taking lessons he learned on the ice to Carolina.