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Year abroad inspired him to design new major

Work experience and studies overseas helped Benny Klein reimagine the second half of his Carolina journey. Originally by Kristen Grant, University Communications, Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 A few weeks after Benny Klein graduates with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and … Continued

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

Six Students Selected as 2025 Burch Fellows

Six students selected as 2025 Burch Fellows  Six students were selected as recipients of the 2025 Burch Fellowship to pursue unique, self-defined educational experiences anywhere off UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.  The Burch Fellows Program was established in 1993 by a gift … Continued

Senior Anna Seaman Selected as Luce Scholar

This nationally competitive fellowship provides emerging leaders professional experiences in Asia. Senior Anna Seaman has been selected as a Luce scholar for the 2025-26 year. She is Carolina’s 41st Luce scholar and one of only 16 scholars chosen from a … Continued

UNC ranked top public institution in Fulbright US Student recipients

UNC was recently ranked the No. 1 public university for the Fulbright US Students Program, producing 27 Fulbright scholars in the 2024-25 application cycle — more than any other public institution. Born from the aftermath of World War II, the Fulbright Program was founded on the … Continued

Nine students selected as 2025 Carolina Blue Honors Fellows

Nine students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship to pursue unique and self-initiated summer internships built around international sports entrepreneurship.  The Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship was … Continued

Igniting a Spark for Study Abroad

  Alumnus Ricky May wants Carolina students to have the opportunity to experience the world.  Before he took his first Carolina class, Ricky May ’80 knew that he wanted a career in sports. The Ahoskie, North Carolina, native started his … Continued

Carolina is No. 1 Public for Fulbrights for First Time

In 2024-25, the prestigious cultural exchange program accepted 27 applicants from the University. A top producing institution for the Fulbright U.S. Students Program for 15 of the last 16 years, this year UNC-Chapel Hill also earned the distinction of having … Continued

Carolina Students’ Poison Frog Research goes Global

Burmeister Lab researchers are bringing frog science to a global audience through PBS’ Emmy Award-winning travel show, Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. Tab Henry and Claire Pringle’s summer plans included furthering their research on poison frogs in the forests of La … Continued

Point to the Passer Awards Announcement

Opening Doors for Carolina Covenant Scholars to Participate in Honors Global Programs Honors Carolina and the Carolina Covenant are delighted to announce the new Point to the Passer Awards, which provide funding for Covenant Scholars to study abroad or complete … Continued

Three Tar Heels named Schwarzman scholars

The prestigious award fully funds a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. Jasper Schutt ’25, Fridah Mbwaya ’22 and Sanjeev Musuvathy ’23 have been awarded the prestigious Schwarzman scholarship, which fully funds a master’s degree in global affairs … Continued

Pratyush Seshadri ’25 Named Marshall Scholar

The Morehead-Cain scholar will continue his studies in economics at the University of Oxford. Pratyush Seshadri, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been named Carolina’s 23rd Marshall scholar. The prestigious Marshall scholarship fully funds two years of graduate study at … Continued

Take a look at this Artistic and Scientific Crossover

Students merge printmaking and biology in Bob Goldstein and Beth Grabowski’s interdepartmental course. Photos by Johnny Andrews, University Communications, Monday, October 14th, 2024 When Beth Grabowski and Bob Goldstein team up, science becomes an art and art becomes a science. The … Continued