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The Bell Tower's dome cap is surrounded by fall leaves.

Bell Tower Memorial Ringing and Vigil in Memory of Zijie Yan

The Bell Tower will ring at 1:02 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in memory of Zijie Yan. Tonight’s candlelight vigil will move to the Dean E. Smith Center.

A student sits on a bench overlooking the fall leaves and Wilson Library from the steps of South Building.

Sharing campus mental health and counseling resources

Sharing counseling and mental health resources for faculty, staff and students in light of yesterday’s tragic events on campus.

Students give a "thumbs up" at the Old Well on the First Day of Class.

Welcome Home, Tar Heels

For more than 8,000 students, this week is the start of their Tar Heel journeys. For thousands more, it’s a return to the place they’ve learned to love.

Clark Gray stands in front of two large maps colored orange.

Data Displaced

When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Geographer Clark Gray searches for them using data.

Kathleen Mullan Harris sits at her desk with her computer screens in the background.

Researchers receive $25.3 million to study potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease

UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke scholars have received a five-year, $25.3 million National Institute of Aging (NIA) award to address gaps in our understanding of potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease- related dementias (AD/ADRD).

Taylor Elgin stands in front of a colorful mural in downtown West Jefferson.

Taylor Elgin is upward bound

This first-year Covenant Scholar from Ashe County rang up groceries while pursuing her college dream.

Ruitian Yan stands outside near the water.

Environmental scientist looks at climate from all angles

Incoming doctoral student Ruitian Yan wants to help vulnerable communities safely manage their risks, including financial.

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