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Carolina Strong in Images

Posted on Sept. 1, 2023

Within hours of UNC professor Zijie Yan’s tragic death, students, the administration and outside groups organized vigils, moments of silence, a rally and places for hugs. View a gallery of what Carolina Strong looks like.

Students gathered at the Pit Aug. 29 for a candlelight vigil organized by first-year students … — Students gathered at the Pit Aug. 29 for a candlelight vigil organized by first-year students …
(Photo: Ira Wilder)

… with hundreds of students attending to talk about their experiences … — … with hundreds of students attending to talk about their experiences …
(Photo: Ira Wilder)

… while across South Road, students comforted each other at the Bell Tower. — … while across South Road, students comforted each other at the Bell Tower.
(Photo: Ira Wilder)

The group known as Hugs And Pups offered students hugs … — The group known as Hugs And Pups offered students hugs …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… and pups to pet for reassurance and comfort. — … and pups to pet for reassurance and comfort.
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

Students laid flowers at the Bell Tower Aug. 29 in honor of slain professor Zijie Yan … — Students laid flowers at the Bell Tower Aug. 29 in honor of slain professor Zijie Yan …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… and waited for the bell to toll three times at 1:02 pm, the time the 911 call was made to police about the shooting. There was a moment of silence … — … and waited for the bell to toll three times at 1:02 pm, the time the 911 call was made to police about the shooting. There was a moment of silence …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… after which others paid their respects … — … after which others paid their respects …
(Photo: UNC/Jon Gardiner '98)

… in front of dedications that included flowers, stuffed animals, candles and notes. — … in front of dedications that included flowers, stuffed animals, candles and notes.
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

At the same time, students gathered at the steps of South Building for a rally condemning gun violence … — At the same time, students gathered at the steps of South Building for a rally condemning gun violence …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… and to listen to speakers such as activist David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school, which killed 17 people … — … and to listen to speakers such as activist David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school, which killed 17 people …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… and to express their thoughts with handmade signs … — … and to express their thoughts with handmade signs …
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

… that called for stricter gun control laws and safer schools. — … that called for stricter gun control laws and safer schools.
(Photo: Carolina Alumni/Cory Dinkel)

On Aug. 30, the University held a vigil for professor Yan at the Smith Center … — On Aug. 30, the University held a vigil for professor Yan at the Smith Center …
(Photo: UNC/Jon Gardiner '98)

… where about 5,000 gathered to honor his life … — … where about 5,000 gathered to honor his life …
(Photo: UNC/Jon Gardiner '98)

… and hear colleagues describe him as a kind and brilliant scientist as well as words of encouragement and healing. — … and hear colleagues describe him as a kind and brilliant scientist as well as words of encouragement and healing.
(Photo: UNC/Jon Gardiner '98)

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