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Seven students selected as 2026 Burch Fellows

Seven students were selected as recipients of the 2026 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 from UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus Lucius E. Burch, III. Its purpose is to recognize … Continued

Six students awarded the Class of 1938 and Witten Travel Fellowships 

Six students were selected this year as 2026 recipients of the Class of 1938 Fellowship to explore innovative, self-directed learning opportunities that promote peace and mutual understanding beyond the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.  Members of the Class of 1938 came of age during World War II, an experience that profoundly shaped their worldview. … Continued

Five Students Selected as 2026 Robinson Honors Fellows

Five students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2026 Anne L. and S. Epes Robinson Honors Fellowship, which provides funding for students who propose a program of study focused on some aspect of … Continued

Eight students selected as 2026 Carolina Blue Honors Fellows

Eight students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2026 Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship to pursue unique and self-initiated summer internships built around international sports entrepreneurship.  The Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship was established in 2015 with … Continued

24 Carolina students awarded Fulbrights for 2025-2026

Twenty-four students and recent graduates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been selected as finalists for the 2025-2026 Fulbright US Student Program. The awards are for Tar Heels to study, conduct research, and teach English abroad. … Continued

Four Students Selected as 2025 Arts Internship Honors Fellows

Four students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2025 Arts Internship Fellowship to pursue summer internships built around arts organizations and the business of the arts. Students can immerse themselves in … Continued

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