Monthly Archives: April 2025

From Reluctant Applicant to Senior Class President

Timothy McLendon reflects on his transformative college journey, including leadership roles, D.C. internships and his passion for justice.  When applying to colleges during the pandemic, Timothy McLendon had no interest in coming to Carolina.  Now, as he reflects on his experience as senior class president, McLendon … Continued

Senior Matthew Tweden Awarded Barry Scholarship

The prestigious scholarship provides fully funded graduate education at the University of Oxford. Senior Matthew Tweden is a 2025 recipient of the John and Daria Barry scholarship, which fully funds two years of graduate education at the University of Oxford in … Continued

A Record 5 Tar Heels Named 2025 Goldwater scholars

The prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship identifies and supports emerging research scientists. A record five Carolina undergraduates were selected for the prestigious Barry Goldwater scholarship in 2025. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1986, the scholarship is designed to identify and … Continued

Five Students Selected as 2025 Robinson Honors Fellows

Five students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Anne L. and S. Epes Robinson Honors Fellowship, which provides funding for students who propose a program of study focused on some … Continued

Intern Shares Analytics Model with Japanese Baseball Team

Nathan Townsend spent last summer helping Hiroshima Toyo Carp pitchers deceive batters. When Nathan Townsend boarded his international flight for Japan last summer, his nerves hit him all at once. He doesn’t speak Japanese, and he only knew a little … Continued