On 7/15, we co-hosted a Congressional briefing with ASPPH & CSTE on Insight Net, a CDC-funded network advancing infectious disease forecasting. UNC leads as the national coordinating center, helping states use data to protect public health. #PublicHealth #UNCResearch

Did you know UNC alumna Jenny Han (’02) filmed scenes for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" on our beautiful campus? Han said cast/crew called UNC “the most beautiful campus I’ve ever been on.” Learn more: unc.edu/posts/2025/07/… #DidYouKnow #TarHeelPride

Proud to see UNC-Chapel Hill leading the way in preparing students for careers that shape our world. This kind of innovation and excellence is what makes UNC a powerhouse in public higher education. #HigherEd #TarHeelImpact

Leadership Lens: UNC alumna Megan Byers ’23 created InstructSTEM, an e-learning platform for science & math educators. Her initiative exemplifies Carolina’s commitment to educational leadership and innovation. See here: unc.edu/posts/2025/07/… #UNCLeaders #STEMeducator

Funding Friday: At UNC-Chapel Hill, research doesn’t stay in the lab. It launches companies, builds careers, and strengthens communities. 310 North Carolina businesses have spun out of UNC research 14,175 employees work in those companies across the state That adds up to $2

This week, UNC–Chapel Hill and North Carolina A&T State University are proud to co-host the 2025 APLU Council on Governmental Affairs (CGA) & Council on Research (COR) Joint Summer Meeting. We’re welcoming senior research leaders and government affairs professionals from across

Today at the 2025 APLU CGA & COR Joint Summer Meeting, leaders from universities across the nation gathered to explore how state relations shape the future of public higher education. Strong partnerships with state governments are essential for student opportunity, workforce

APLU Session Spotlight: Driving Regional Innovation: Lessons from North Carolina Attendees heard firsthand how North Carolina’s approach to collaboration between universities, government, and industry has created one of the country’s strongest research and innovation ecosystems.

University Leadership in Focus: A Shared Vision for Public Impact At the COR/CGA Joint Session during #APLU2025, university leaders Chancellor Lee Roberts (UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Chapel Hill) and Chancellor James R. Martin II (NC A&T North Carolina A&T) shared powerful reflections on the evolving

Research in Action: UNC Research Demonstration and Lab Tours Yesterday, UNC-Chapel Hill had the opportunity to showcase to all attendees at the #APLU2025 meeting a snippet of the amazing Research done on our campus. The program highlighted Carolina’s dynamic research enterprise—from

What a week! 🎉 UNC-Chapel Hill was honored to host the APLU Council on Government Affairs (CGA) and Council on Research (COR) #APLU2025 Summer Meeting—right here in Chapel Hill and in partnership with our fantastic co-hosts at NC A&T State University North Carolina A&T We’re incredibly

Mission Monday: Building Global Connections Morgan O’Brien Morgan O'Brien ’01 exemplifies Carolina’s commitment to global engagement. As a U.S. diplomat, he’s hosted and supported Tar Heels worldwide, from organizing youth basketball clinics in Malaysia with Marvin Williams ’08

Meet a Tar Heel: Professor J. Michael Ramsey At UNC-Chapel Hill, innovation meets impact. J. Michael Ramsey, Minnie N. Goldby Distinguished Professor in the UNC Chemistry Department (UNC-Chapel Hill Chemistry), partnered with 908 Devices to bring his palm‑sized mass spectrometer to market. The

Did You Know? This Wednesday the spotlight turns to one of Carolina’s most refreshing campus treasures: The Fordham Fountain Built in 1995 as a gift from the Class of 1988, Fordham Fountain sits at the heart of Bynum Circle, named in honor of former Chancellor Christopher

Leadership Lens: Dr. Soma Sengupta Soma Sengupta As a leading neuro-oncologist at UNC Health UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Sengupta is guiding groundbreaking clinical trials that offer new hope for patients with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers. Her research

Hunter Quintal studies extreme weather events, especially in the southeastern U.S. The UNC Dept of Earth, Marine & Environmental Sciences Ph.D. student is using a UNC Graduate School grant to improve flooding risk assessment in specific areas to shape policy and potentially save lives go.unc.edu/d2KZp

Silas Haywood ’29 balanced sports, service and work while earning dual degrees. Now a Carolina Covenant scholar and accounting major at #UNC, he’s preparing for a career in finance. Learn how Silas blends academics, service and passion unc.live/45CR9MG

Funding Friday: Carolina’s Financial Stewardship in a Changing Landscape In response to anticipated state and federal funding declines, UNC-Chapel Hill leadership has outlined a strategic plan to reduce costs and protect core mission priorities. Highlights include: - $70 million