In 1972 the U.S. government passed Title IX of the Education Amendments Act —laws that govern various educational policies —to…
Campus Culture
The beloved gathering space at the heart of the campus, the Pit was created, possibly unintentionally, during construction projects in…
UNC—Chapel Hill's unique "Tar Heels" nickname is also the nickname for a resident of the state, as well as for…
Sutton's Drug Store opened on Franklin Street in 1923 and quickly became a vital part of student life. It is…
The Student Body sculpture was installed in front of Davis Library in October 1990. A gift of the UNC—Chapel Hill…
The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History is home to Carolina's research, outreach, cultural, and service programs…
While there is no official definition of the area known familiarly as South Campus, students and alumni generally know it…
The UNC Board of Trustees first adopted a school seal in 1791. The seal featured the face of the god…
Despite its status as a public university, the university had a close relationship with Christianity for much of its first…
The tradition of having a live ram at home football games began in 1924. Cheerleader Vic Huggins, looking for inspiration…