Author Archives: Jake West

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