'Much More Than a Game'
The Tar Heels turned Ireland Carolina Blue with academic collaborations, service and cultural events around the football season opener in Dublin.
Tar Heels engaged in research, worked prestigious internships, hosted prospective students and served the state in myriad ways this summer.
How Tar Heels spent their summerUNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina’s nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.


We are committed to ensuring that every student who earns admission can come to Carolina and thrive. Carolina offers a transformative opportunity to Tar Heels, regardless of income and from all walks of life.
Learn more about how UNC-Chapel Hill sets students up for success.

Carolina’s role as a leading national university spurs opportunity for North Carolina: for the next generation of students, for our economy and for our innovation that builds the state’s future.
Learn more about Carolina initiatives and people building for the future.

The nation’s first public university is North Carolina’s premier research enterprise, powered by more than 200 years of innovations. Carolina research provides economic impact, supporting programs that help local businesses create jobs and wealth for communities, leading to a better economy for all of North Carolina.

The Tar Heels turned Ireland Carolina Blue with academic collaborations, service and cultural events around the football season opener in Dublin.
See scenes from the festivities leading up to and around Carolina's victory in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.
The new herbaria — third-largest university collection in the U.S. — will be an unmatched archive in the Southeast.
The three-day Carolina Performing Arts festival will feature comedian Josh Johnson, pass events and free open gatherings.

The Lumina Theater, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, 27516, United States
Mon, September 1407:30 pm

Thu, September 1701:00 pm

Mon, September 2104:00 pm

Wed, October 2801:00 pm