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North Carolina's Dominic Pietramala just rewrote lacrosse history, scoring 10 goals in a single NCAA tournament game. The junior star shattered the previous record while also becoming UNC's all-time leading goal scorer.
Five student groups turned UNC Charlotte's Levine Fields into a sea of color as 200 students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of love and unity. The March 21 celebration welcomed students from multiple universities to share in the centuries-old tradition of breaking down barriers through colored powder and joy.
Pine Lake Prep senior Phoenix Myers is one of 150 students competing for the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship, which covers full tuition to UNC Chapel Hill plus international experiences. The volleyball captain and business owner has already earned direct admission to the university's competitive business school.
A UNC student who started as a marine biology hopeful is now designing insurance solutions to make renewable energy more reliable and attractive to investors. Her work could help stabilize Texas's power grid during wind energy droughts.
A leukemia survivor who formed a deep bond with UNC baseball players during treatment just got the surprise of a lifetime. Team IMPACT flew David Hill and his family to Omaha to watch the Tar Heels compete in the College World Series.
Four University of North Carolina student-athletes just earned major recognition for proving you can dominate both the classroom and the competition. Two will receive $9,000 scholarships for graduate school, while two others landed on the ACC's excellence honor roll.
Cancer patients in North Carolina now have easier access to specialized rehabilitation without leaving their treatment center. UNC Health Pardee just opened a dedicated physical therapy space inside its cancer center, removing one more barrier during an already difficult journey.
David Hill, a 6-year-old cancer survivor, surprised with trip to Omaha to watch his beloved UNC Tar Heels compete in the College World Series. The heartwarming journey came through Team IMPACT, which pairs children facing serious illness with college sports teams.
Owen Hull's clutch ninth-inning hit sent the North Carolina Tar Heels to the College World Series after an incredible comeback from the brink of elimination. The team overcame a 3-2 deficit in the final inning to win 4-3 and earn their 13th trip to Omaha.
Children with a rare genetic disorder are developing normally thanks to an enzyme therapy crossing the blood-brain barrier. The FDA could approve the treatment this spring, offering hope to families worldwide.
UNC Charlotte spring athletes delivered one of the most successful seasons in school history, capturing conference championships and making program firsts. The 49ers won their second straight men's golf title while women's tennis earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just became the first top-5 public university to organize all student support services around the complete college journey. From the moment students apply through graduation and beyond, they'll have coordinated help navigating academics, career prep, and well-being.
The defending champion North Carolina Tar Heels are heading back to the national championship game after a commanding 16-6 victory over Maryland. After trailing early, the team locked down defensively and scored 13 straight goals to secure their spot in Sunday's final.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just hired a proven entrepreneur and former Green Beret to transform how the university turns scientific discoveries into real businesses. Tommy Sowers brings a track record of building companies, advising governors, and leading national security innovation.
Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick just earned the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the highest honor for undergraduate science students in America. Their achievements put them among an elite group preparing to solve some of the world's biggest scientific questions.
Two University of North Carolina students just earned the nation's most prestigious undergraduate science award. Anish Aradhey and Paul Hamrick join an elite network of future researchers solving tomorrow's biggest challenges.
High schoolers in Greensboro can now learn AI, cybersecurity, and game design on a college campus through a groundbreaking partnership. North Carolina's first university SparkHub connects students to real tech careers before they graduate.
Andrew Satterlee survived brain cancer at 20, but doctors couldn't agree on which drugs to use. Now he's developed a platform that tests treatments on living tumor samples in just four days.
A cat dad known as "Unc" has turned naming his 13 kittens into a viral sensation with pun-filled names like "Hersberry" (because she's "berry pecial") and "Blackaroni and Cheese." Now strangers are sending him photos of their own kittens, begging for his creative touch.
A student-run coffee shop at UNC Chapel Hill has donated over $250,000 to local causes since 2016. CEO Kyle Daniels is proving that sustainable business and social impact can brew together perfectly.
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