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3 Carolina seniors win Rhodes scholarships

For the second time ever, the University of North Carolina has three Rhodes scholars in the same year. Seniors Rotimi Kukoyi and Gabrielle Moreau received the honor on Saturday, joining fellow senior Tiana Dinham in the 2026 Rhodes scholars class. With 57 recipients in its history, UNC-Chapel Hill is now a No. 1 public university for Rhodes scholars. (UNC.edu)

UNC expands support for military and student veterans with success center

UNC-Chapel Hill unveiled its expanded Military and Veteran Student Success Center this week, a move aimed at better supporting students who are vets and their families. The university's initiative seeks to provide easier access to the center's resources and create a sense of connection and support for student-veterans. (ABC 11)

Get to know the trees on UNC's campus

We seek refuge from the hot sun underneath them, stop and take photos when they change colors in fall and marvel at their height. There are tens of thousands of trees on Carolina’s campus, and as University arborist Tom Bythell will tell you, they each have a story. Here are a few about some of trees on campus that connect Tar Heels past, present and future. (UNC.edu)

Archaeological digs at UNC's New East yield centuries-old relics

On a sunny morning in late April, a group of North Carolina faculty and students hunched down on the ground outside New East and sifted through the dirt for artifacts. A small white sign outside the building read: “Archaeological dig in progress.” The area outside New East is significant to UNC’s history as the home to one of campus’ first buildings. (UNC.edu)

James Blizzard is living out his Carolina dream

When James Rolf Blizzard ’24 was 5 years old, his dad took him to a Carolina basketball game at the Smith Center. There Rolf Blizzard ’95, ’97 (MPA) introduced his son to his world as a former UNC basketball manager. After seeing the jerseys and championship banners in the rafters, James Blizzard decided he wanted to apply to Carolina and play basketball. (UNC.edu)

Carolina Brewery Celebrates 30 Years

Few Tar Heels have a pedigree as lengthy as Robert Poitras, a fourth-generation UNC alum who grew up tailgating at Kenan Stadium and cheering on basketball stars at Carmichael Arena. It would seem like a no-brainer, then, for him to build his business here, but his decision to open Carolina Brewer on West Franklin Street was a carefully calculated one. (Chapel Hill Magazine)

Meet 10 Tar Heel military heroes

UNC has a longstanding history of supporting veterans on campus. Before or after they served their country, they spent time in Chapel Hill learning from professors, participating in extracurricular activities and building the values that underscore their armed forces service. Keep reading to learn about 10 Tar Heels who served in the military. (UNC.edu)

Video: IC Podcast - Touch 'Em All with Larry Keith

"Touch 'Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated" is Larry Keith's memoir about an accomplished writer and editor who began his career at UNC and chronicled legendary athletes and teams for more than three decades. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with Keith about his career, his relationship with Dean Smith, and more. (View Video)

A guide to Chapel Hill's live music scene

Chapel Hill’s live music scene is bustling and evergreen. Music venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have shows almost every single night. Student musicians make their voices known at house parties, in fraternity basements or simply in the Pit between classes. The most popular local venues for live music are Cat’s Cradle, Local 506 and the Cave. (Daily Tar Heel)

Ghosts of UNC's past and present

Every October, the whispers of UNC’s past seem to echo a little louder. For decades, students and staff have swapped legends of spirits that are said to linger around campus. For some of UNC’s most iconic buildings, those stories seem to be much eerier than just history. Here are a few campus legends that reappear year after year. (Daily Tar Heel)

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