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Illustration representing the new Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, which will accelerate research on extreme weather and cybersecurity, featuring illustrations of a woman walking and icons representing markets, cybersecurity and weather

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Institute translates environmental threats into financial risks

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

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Together, we propel the world

A portrait of Shirley Ort with campus scene in background.

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The Tar Heel behind the Covenant

A smiling student sits in the stands at a football game looking out into the horizon.

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'The audacity to think we could do it'

Chancellor Lee H. Roberts shaking attendees hands at an event welcoming him as Carolina's 13th chancellor on Aug. 9, 2024, at Kenan Center. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

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Carolina welcomes Lee H. Roberts as 13th chancellor

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Desirée Rieckenberg lifts students in need

Elizabeth Williams smiles in front of the Old Well.

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‘Heart and soul’ of South Building honored posthumously

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

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

Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts in his office in South Building

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Meet Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience