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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NameUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Established1789
TypePublic research university
Endowment$5.3 billion (2023)
ChancellorKevin M. Guskiewicz
CityChapel Hill
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
CampusCollege town, 729 acres
Students31,705 (Fall 2022)
Faculty4,005
AffiliationsUNC System, AAU, APLU

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, it began instruction in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The institution is the flagship campus of the seventeen-campus University of North Carolina system and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

History

The university's founding was enabled by a clause in the 1776 North Carolina Constitution and its charter was signed by William Richardson Davie. It is the only public university to have awarded degrees in the 18th century. The campus was a center of training for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and closed from 1868 to 1875. Under the leadership of presidents like Frank Porter Graham, it grew into a major research institution, later joining the Association of American Universities. Key 20th-century developments included the establishment of the UNC Health Care system and the UNC School of Medicine. The campus was also a significant site for Civil Rights Movement activism, including the 1969 food worker strikes.

Campus

The 729-acre campus is centered around two main quadrangles: McCorkle Place and Polk Place. Historic landmarks include the Old Well and the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower. The Ackland Art Museum houses a collection of over 19,000 works. The Davis Library is the largest in the University of North Carolina system. The Kenan Memorial Stadium and Dean Smith Center anchor the athletic precinct. The university also manages the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the UNC Health Care complex, a major medical center.

Academics

The university comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and fourteen professional schools, including the UNC School of Medicine, the UNC School of Law, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and the Kenan–Flagler Business School. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and a senior partner in the Research Triangle alongside Duke University and North Carolina State University. Notable research units include the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Institute for Marine Sciences. The Honors Carolina program offers enhanced undergraduate curricula.

Student life

Student life is governed by the Student Government Association. Over 800 student organizations exist, including the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, one of the nation's oldest debating societies. Major annual events include University Day and Springfest. The Daily Tar Heel student newspaper is independently operated. A large portion of students live in residential communities like Granville Towers. The Carolina Union serves as the campus student center, hosting events and organizations.

Athletics

The university's athletic teams, known as the North Carolina Tar Heels, compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. The men's basketball program, coached by legends like Dean Smith and Roy Williams, has won multiple national championships. The women's soccer program is also a perennial powerhouse. Rivalries with Duke University and North Carolina State University are central to the athletic culture. Facilities include Kenan Memorial Stadium for football and the Boshamer Stadium for baseball.

Notable alumni and faculty

Alumni include U.S. President James K. Polk, journalist Thomas L. Friedman, novelist Thomas Wolfe, and basketball player Michael Jordan. Notable faculty have included playwright Paul Green, poet Allan Gurganus, and virologist Ralph Baric. In government, alumni include John Edwards and Kay Hagan. The university is also associated with numerous Rhodes Scholars, Marshall Scholars, and Pulitzer Prize winners across various fields.

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