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A portrait of the late Joan Gillings. Joan is leaning into the frame from the left and looking into the distance.

6 min read

A legacy of excellence, strength and opportunity

Matthew Thornton looks into the distance with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

A passion for math leads to a new path

Members of the 1994 UNC women's basketball team hoist up the championship trophy.

9 min read

Carolina Champions: Charlotte Smith

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Ben Speas kneeling on the soccer field and pointing skyward in celebration.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Ben Speas

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

8 min read

Ringing in the Summer Olympics

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

5 min read

Olympic gold legacy

Robin Lee smiles in front of an open doorway in residence hall lounge.

4 min read

Robin Lee speaks up because she cares

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

Karen Jordan calling for the UNC crew team as coxswain.

3 min read

Steering toward sustainability

Carmichael Lobby dedication

3 min read

UNC coach’s legacy cemented forever

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom