“It’s a great day to be a Tar Heel,” or #GDTBATH, is often proclaimed by many at Carolina — and for good reason. Every day, Tar Heels are creating a positive impact on the world by improving communities and inspiring change through their extraordinary talents. They’re creatives, scientists, humanitarians, athletes, researchers and innovators doing great things.
As the new year gets underway, meet some of our students, alumni and staff to find out why every day truly is a great day to be a Tar Heel.
Weeks after becoming the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line, the proud Carolina senior is “still processing it all.”
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship winner enjoys the way storytelling can put a smile on someone’s face.
Carolina’s winner of the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award takes a creative approach to books and songs.
The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems, tours and activities on campus.
The EXSS major uses music and lessons from exercise and sport science to help Tar Heels de-stress and recharge.
The four-time National Champion and two-time Olympian focuses on just the platform and the pool.
In Chapel Hill and beyond, Tar Heels across campus are using their skills and knowledge to make the world a better place.
The Eshelman Innovation assistant professor uses light activation to dose drugs more precisely.
The Carolina biology professor has helped build 1,000 microscopes for North Carolina schools and has led DIY microscope workshops across the state for nearly a decade.
The Carolina senior wrapped up her summer with a livesaving stem cell donation that was years in the making.
The two Tar Heels founded Mental H2O, a nonprofit information hub that's designed by youth, for youth.
The Kenan-Flagler senior aims to make quality vision care more accessible and affordable with her award-winning WeyeZE startup.
The School of Social Work graduate student's 24-year military career led her to Carolina and a new way of helping others.
In response to the devastation across western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene, UNC-Chapel Hill has mobilized efforts to serve our state. Members of the Carolina community have contributed resources and support in a variety of ways. Read more about some of those efforts.
The Carolina senior’s summer studies focused on cicadas’ impact on the local food web.
The research assistant professor also mentors Black and brown girls interested in STEM-related research.
Now a junior, the student statistician has worked with Carolina men's basketball team since he was a first-year.
The Air Force cadet is studying biomedical engineering through a joint program at Carolina and NC State University.
The Carolina junior studies the impact of food insecurity on cognition from childhood to adolescence.
The City and regional planning doctoral student went Down East to talk to residents about chronic coastal flooding.
The education we provide at Carolina puts Tar Heels in position to excel in whatever they choose to pursue.
Click on an alum below to find out how they're using their skills, knowledge and passions to succeed.
