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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.
A specialized exercise program at UNC Health is transforming cancer recovery, helping patients like Jennifer Fusco regain strength and control during treatment. The free 12-week program just celebrated 20 years of supporting survivors through expert-led fitness training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina's football team secured a redemptive 15-10 victory over TCU in Dublin, proving critics wrong just one year after a difficult debut season under legendary coach Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels played disciplined, mistake-free football to earn their first international win.
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.
Fresh out of college, UNC Charlotte graduate Layne Riggs just claimed the NASCAR Truck Series regular-season championship with his sixth victory of 2026. The 2024 alumnus now heads into the playoffs as the top seed after a breakout year behind the wheel.
A clinical trial confirms that a topical solution relieves chronic heel pain for nearly 8 out of 10 people with plantar fasciitis. The drug-free treatment offers hope to millions who struggle with debilitating foot pain.
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.
Joanne Capestro walked down 87 flights of stairs in high heels to escape the North Tower on September 11, 2001. Now those faded black heels sit in a museum display case, telling her story of survival and faith to a new generation.
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.
Scientists discovered that birch tar created by Neanderthals killed harmful bacteria, suggesting our ancient cousins may have treated wounds with this sticky substance. The finding adds to growing evidence that Neanderthals were far more sophisticated than once believed.
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New research reveals that birch bark tar, crafted by Neanderthals 190,000 years ago, has real antibiotic properties. Scientists recreated ancient methods and found the sticky substance fights common bacteria, suggesting our ancestors may have been the world's first pharmacists.
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.
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Scientists at LA's famous La Brea Tar Pits are uncovering clues about why mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and other megafauna vanished 13,000 years ago. Their findings could help us understand and protect our own changing world.
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.
North Carolina researchers are recruiting 2,000 volunteers for a groundbreaking study that could revolutionize cancer detection. A simple blood test might soon catch deadly cancers years before symptoms appear.
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