Carol Folt

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss said it best, thank you @UNC for the time of my life. My name is Carol Folt, and I will forever be a Tar Heel!

And finally - such a surprise from @NC_Governor and @UNCFacGov who honored me with prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine. I am truly touched! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Also, great to be part of the establishment of the Carolina Latinx Center, which was approved by #UNCBOT today. This will be a wonderful addition and resource to @UNC to celebrate Hispanic heritage & culture. TY Provost Bob Blouin & many advocates for all your work.

A few more items! TY Kolby, Roy, LaChaun & Shannon, ambassadors of @UNC’s C-Step program, for sharing today your incredible & inspiring stories of courage, perseverance & dedication to earn your degrees at UNC. What a wonderful presentation at my last Board of Trustees meeting.

Hope you take the time to read my farewell message. My heartfelt thanks to the @UNC community: unc.edu/posts/2019/01/…

As a scientist & teacher, it has been an honor to work closely with so many amazing faculty of @UNCFacGov. TY for inspiring our students & caring deeply about @UNC’s future. A special TY to chairs Bruce Cairns & Leslie Parise for your outstanding leadership & dedication.

In my tenure, I have had the special privilege of traveling to 11 countries to witness @UNC’s international impact. Thank you @UNC_Global for all your hard work around the world helping Carolina leave a lasting global footprint.

It was a privilege to spend time with leaders and representives of many diversity groups on campus yesterday, led by @UNCDiversity. TY for your tireless work to make @UNC an equitable and inclusive place for all.

Can’t leave @UNC without handing out a few more slices of pizza to our incredible students! Hope to see you all there - help me accomplish my goal of taking a selfie with every student on campus! #GDTBATH

Thank you @EmployeeForum for all your impactful work - from the @UNCBloodDrive to the Carolina Family Scholarship Program, your service and dedication has made @UNC a better place for everyone to work & thrive.

It was an honor to join the Carolina Indian Circle one last time to speak about the future of @UNC_AIC - thank you for welcoming me into the native community and letting me be part of so many wonderful traditions like POWWOW over the years.

From running Kenan Stadium stairs on 9/11 to celebrating graduates at Red, White and Carolina Blue grad ceremonies, I have watched you develop into future leaders in service to our nation.

What a treat to speak with entrepreneurship students in Professor Bernard Bell’s Econ 393 class yesterday. Wonderful questions about leadership, life after graduation and managing challenges.

Great to meet with the @UNCGAA board today - thank you for all you do for Carolina. Extraordinary Tar Heels keeping us connected for life.

In my last two weeks as Chancellor, I am excited to spend time with amazing @UNC people. Thank you to the women in science groups for inviting me to speak yesterday. You continue to inspire me and all who follow your path.

I will always be proud to be a Tar Heel

Overnight, workers removed the base and tablets from the Confederate Monument site. I am confident this is the right decision for our community – one that will promote public safety, enable us to begin the healing process and renew our focus on our great mission.

I am writing today to let you know that I have decided to step down as chancellor following graduation, at the end of the academic year: unc.live/2AVTqUL

As a community college transfer, I know how important @UNC's C-STEP program is to helping our students reach their dreams for a great college education. TY @NCGSKFound for the impactful gift supporting 500 students from community colleges across the state that we announced today.

Happy #FDOC, everyone. I hope you all had a nice and relaxing break, and are ready to start a new spring semester.