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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

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'

Katie Dixon and teammates holding trophies after winning the 2023 NCAA championship.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Katie Dixon

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

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Ben Speas

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

5 min read

Olympic gold legacy

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

8 min read

Ringing in the Summer Olympics

Carmichael Lobby dedication

3 min read

UNC coach’s legacy cemented forever

50 Years of Carolina Women's Athletics graphic

2 min read

Celebrating 50 years

Chris Gray and Sara Daavettila stand side by side in front of a blue swath.

4 min read

Academic and Athletic Excellence

Carolina rowing team

1 min read

One person can make a difference

Rich and Tracy DeSelm smiling for a photo.

1 min read

Honoring a father and coach