Celebrations News

Students munched on pizza, played games and celebrated the Last Day of Classes last month by taking advantage of various University-sponsored activities. Because of the threat of inclement weather, LDOC activities normally held in the Pit were… read more

Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization, will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Spring Commencement on May 14. The initiative has helped exonerate innocent death-row inmates,… read more

When members of the classes of ’72 and ’70 marched May 8 into Kenan Stadium in Carolina blue caps and gowns to celebrate their 50-year reunion, they could hardly contain their elation. Chances are their emotions linger. As they paraded… read more

Nearly 6,200 Tar Heels celebrated their graduation at Spring Commencement on May 8, where keynote speaker Frank Bruni ’86 challenged the class of 2022 to choose happiness and count their blessings. “You have many, many important choices… read more

More than 1,300 graduates took stock of what all they had achieved despite the tremendous obstacles posed by the pandemic. read more

Bell Tower climbs, selfies in caps and gowns, champagne toasts and a keynote speech from Roy Williams ’72 gave them a special time to savor. read more

With classes canceled for a day devoted to mental health, Carolina observed a somber 228th birthday that leaders called a time for reflection, reckoning and resilience. read more

The two-time Carolina graduate who coached the men’s basketball team to three NCAA championships before retiring last spring will cap the class’s pandemic-delayed celebration. read more

A celebration for the class of 2020 — whose Commencement was diminished by the COVID-19 pandemic — is scheduled for Oct. 9-10. read more