The University is committed to ensuring that every student who earns admission can come to Carolina and thrive. Tar Heels are taking advantage of their opportunities, making an impact on campus and beyond through support from scholarships and more.

• Covenant scholars gain career experience locally

  The inaugural Town-Gown internship program partners Carolina Covenant students with Chapel Hill and Carrboro workplaces.

• Kessler scholars program helps first-generation students thrive

  Students from rural North Carolina like Cecilia Medina, Finn McMillan and Irving Garcia Gomez benefit through mentorship, financial assistance, leadership development and more.

• Transfer student finds where she belongs at Carolina

  She started college as a Trojan, but Cecilia Moore is now majoring in exercise and sport science as a Tar Heel.

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  Buckley Public Service Scholars put communities first

  Based in the Carolina Center for Public Service, the program helps students make a positive impact through service.

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  Predental student makes graduation photos free of charge

  “I realized this was a way I could give back to the Carolina community,” said Ava Holland ’27, a Chancellor’s Award winner.

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  UNC Kenan-Flagler students work with NC nonprofits

  Master of Science in Management students help with challenges like hurricane relief and workforce development.

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  High schoolers Shadow a Scientist at Carolina

  This graduate student-run program shows North Carolina teens the many roles and focuses in medical research.

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  Beyond Clinic Walls provides support for older clients

  Pharmacy students work on interdisciplinary teams to care for adults 65 and up in Asheville.

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  Law students see veterans’ challenges on Asheville trip

  Visits to a hospital, homeless shelter and courtrooms showed ways to help former service members adjust to life after the military.

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  This Tar Heel worked the World Cup

  Isla Mclaughlin '29 played an important behind-the-scenes role as North America hosted the FIFA World Cup.

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  Hussman School offers new sports play-by-play class

  Carolina students now have the opportunity to call live sporting events on radio to prepare for their future careers.

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  Youssef Shamel wins epee national title at fencing championships

  He ended his debut season by becoming the first Tar Heel to win a men’s fencing national championship in 43 years.

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  Royster Fellow will study how AI can be manipulated

  Kelsey Campbell, who researched foreign influence on public opinion for the Department of State, sees similar tactics used in artificial intelligence.

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  Get to know graduate researcher Rodney Earl McClendon Jr.

  The multitalented musician and scholar bridges the disciplines of musicology, Black studies and performance practice.

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  Graduate TAs honored with 2026 Tanner Awards

  For their excellence in educating undergraduate students, the teaching assistants receive a one-time stipend of $5,000.