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Commencement has a long history at #UNC. Seven students made up Carolina’s first group of graduates in 1798, a far cry from this year’s 7,183. As Carolina prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Saturday, explore scenes from past graduation days unc.live/4ut9ENi

Thinking about this play by Chelsea from last season again...

#UNC senior Valentina Fernandez Escalona began her Tar Heel journey in Spain at the University of Granada through Carolina Global Launch. In Chapel Hill, she found home with Tarpeggios, an a cappella group. Explore her well-rounded Carolina experience unc.live/4n4wZ5m

#UNC’s Kamya Bates studies eelgrass and how to restore its population in North Carolina as a @UNC_GradSchool student and @UNCims researcher. Discover her path to marine biology unc.live/4cnyeZO

Annemarie Hindman of @UNCSchoolofEd created a free Kindergarten Toolkit to help kids in Person County Schools. The web-based guide for caregivers provides tips on building language and independence. Learn how #UNC is improving early childhood education unc.live/4tc0aVJ

Thompson Paine ’05, geopolitics head at @AnthropicAI, returned to his Tar Heel roots to speak as industry panelist at #UNC’s AI for Public Good Conference on April 13. Learn about his work on the global AI landscape and how Carolina shaped him unc.live/4w28fis

This time next week the room will be filled with #UNC26! We can’t wait to celebrate with you, Tar Heels!

POV: Decision made… you’re a Tar Heel now 🙌 Welcome to Chapel Hill, #UNC30!

Here we go, Heels! #GoHeels

#UNC’s Army ROTC program has earned the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award for the fifth time, recognizing it among the nation’s top programs for leadership, training and performance. Discover how Carolina is developing the next generation of leaders unc.live/4efQhm3

Dr. Kyle Lavin of @UNC_SOM says collaborative care can help cancer patients by pairing oncology treatment with mental health support to reduce stress and support quality of life. Learn why integrated care is beneficial for cancer patients unc.live/3ORYuCE

Six #UNC employees received the 2026 C. Knox Massey Awards, one of the most prestigious distinctions for faculty and staff. Learn about the recipients and their work at Carolina unc.live/4dgudXq

Sunday Kind of Love: An ACC Tournament Movie 🎥 🍿

A Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis abruptly shifted the life of Caroline Robinson ’26 during her sophomore year at #UNC. She continued her studies through treatment and will soon graduate from the UNC School of Nursing. Learn about Robinson’s inspiring journey unc.live/4cPaPkl

!Alert Carolina! Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 29 at 10:37PM EDT until April 29 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

!Alert Carolina! Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 29 at 10:06PM EDT until April 29 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

#UNC honored nine community leaders and one student group for work improving lives at the 2026 Public Service Awards. An arthritis researcher, an expert on bullying and pharmacy students were among the honorees. Learn how these Tar Heels make a difference unc.live/4ufNH3Y

Think we're going to need to get more dogs next year 🌭 #GoHeels

A First-Year Seminar at the #UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health kick-started senior Julia Froese’s environmental health research. Discover how she’s spent her time at Carolina shadowing doctors, working in labs, singing and more unc.live/4mXkGYr

ok but how are these so good 😭