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UNC, the nation's first public university, turns 230


The University of North Carolina opened its doors for students Jan. 15, 1795 as the first public university in the nation. When the school first opened, many buildings were not finished being constructed and no students were enrolled until weeks later, when arrived on campus. Today, the school has more than 20,000 undergraduate students. (Spectrum News 1)

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UNC, the nation's first public university, turns 230