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A thumbnail for a video, featuring an bird eye view of a town with a blue bar saying, "A New Beginning."

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Kannapolis, revitalized

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

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Tracking campaign contributions

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

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Forging a new life

(Left to right) Kate Golson and Fareeda Akewusola pose together courtside at a Carolina basketball game in the Dean E. Smith Center.

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Attracting exceptional students

Bryanna Ledbetter stands in front of the British Museum.

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'The highlight of my college career'

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Wynn Burrus sits on the quad on a sunny day in front of Wilson Library.

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Selfless leadership

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

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Finding a different path

Portrait of Saniyya Adams in Carolina graduation robes.

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Becoming Carolina history

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

Daniel Garcia stands in front of a tree while wearing a Carolina sweatshirt.

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Making college a reality

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders