New research from the University suggests that people who have had COVID-19 may need only one shot of vaccine. read more
First-year college students are reporting symptoms of depression and anxiety significantly more often than they were before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Carolina study. read more
Carolina’s spring graduation will feature Dr. Anthony Fauci and Kizzmekia Corbett ’14 (PhD), two of the biggest names in COVID-19 research, virtually, in Kenan Stadium for multiple live Commencement exercises. read more
Four Carolina scientists have developed a collaborative strategy to test a hypothesis for how tiny chemicals wound up establishing the way very basic biochemistry first came to be assembled, according to a genetic code 4 billion years ago. read more
The Visitors Center has converted its “Sense of Place” tour into a Zoom experience — and everyone is welcome to sign up. read more
Researchers at UNC’s Adams School of Dentistry have launched a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash can reduce a person’s risk of spreading coronavirus. read more
Nancy ’74 and Doug Abbey have funded a public discourse speaker series at the University with an $8 million gift. read more
Undergraduate students from outside North Carolina will pay $684 more in tuition next year. In-state students will see no increase. read more
For the 16th consecutive year, the University received a record number of first-year undergraduate applications — 53,735, to be exact. read more
Rameses XXI, whose retirement as Carolina’s live mascot for nine years was announced last fall, has died. read more