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Carrina Macaluso is a graduating senior majoring in music -- she stands on the stage in Hill Hall throwing her graduation cap in the air.

That’s a Cap!

Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2024 graduating class share how research has shaped their college experience.


Janet Vitolo stand in the middle of campus holding books while blurred images of fellow students walking surround her.

After a 54-year break, she’s graduating

Janet Hoffmann Vitolo, who left Carolina after her junior year in 1970, just completed her bachelor’s degree.


Jenna Gartland at the arboretum

Thomas Wolfe Scholar reflects on her time as a Tar Heel

At Carolina, senior Jenna Gartland studied creative writing and communication and helped create opportunities for queer performance by founding a new student group


Mengru at the beach at sunset

Materials science Ph.D. student is dedicated to protecting the environment

Graduating applied physical sciences doctoral student Mengru Wang researches perovskite solar cells and has a passion for clean energy.


Headshot of Lizabeth Bamgboye

Senior Lizabeth Bamgboye is inspired by her role in the global community

After graduating, Bamgboye will pursue her master’s degree in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University through the prestigious Schwarzman scholarship


A 2024 graduation sash sits on the ground with a bouquet of flowers on top of it.

Celebrating the Class of 2024

We celebrate the Class of 2024 and all their many accomplishments as we head toward Spring Commencement on May 11.


Anthony tosses his cap for a graduation photo at the Old Well

Latin American studies meets biology for this Carolina senior

Anthony Ciano used his time at UNC to prepare for a career in healthcare, including working as a campus EMT and volunteering as a medical interpreter.


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