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Raegan Murphy smiling and working in a garden.

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The best videos of 2025

RJ and Rameses point at the camera in a campus food pantry, with jars of peanut butter in the foreground.

4 min read

When competition feeds a cause

Students clear debris in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. One student stands smiling at the camera while holding a shovel.

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Mentors, mountains and a mission

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

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Military grad student up for promotion

Jack Austin smiles for the camera wearing a button-down top and suit jacket in the atrium of a building.

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Another mission accomplished

Two hands wearing gardening gloves push down on dirt surrounding a small plant.

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Gardens ‘for students by students’

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

5 min read

'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Collage of Yessenia during her travels: in front of a light house, sitting in a field and standing on a cliff.

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Yessenia Estrada-Zerhoudi is one C-STEP ahead

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Carolina students throw caps into the air with fireworks in the background during commencement at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

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Rewind: The top 12 photos of 2024

Naomi King smiles at the camera with the Bell Tower in the background.

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Aspiring nurse leader embraces community and purpose

Carolina Cupboard Food Pantry President Kennedy Williams walks through a pantry/kitchen area.

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Carolina Cupboard is here for you