UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School

UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School The Graduate School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill encompasses over 80 programs offering more than 160 different graduate degrees.

Established in 1793 as the first state university in the nation, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the leading graduate research universities. The Graduate School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill encompasses 80-plus programs offering more than 160 different graduate degrees.

05/20/2026

Heads up, Tar Heels 👀

Davis Library and the Undergraduate Library will have summer closures and service changes while renovation and improvement work takes place. Be sure to plan ahead for studying, printing, borrowing materials and your favorite campus study spots this summer.

Find closure dates, alternate locations and service updates here:

🏆 The Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring recognizes graduate faculty who provide outstanding support and...
05/18/2026

🏆 The Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring recognizes graduate faculty who provide outstanding support and guidance to their doctoral students.

Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Dr. Frank R. Baumgartner, Richard J. Richardson Distinguished Professor of Political Science!

A nationally recognized scholar of the policy process and criminal justice issues, Dr. Baumgartner was praised by students for mentoring that “goes far beyond advising on research projects” and for helping doctoral students cultivate their own scholarly identities, develop strong research records, and create real-world impact through their work.

Learn more about Dr. Baumgartner: https://fbaum.unc.edu/

🌏 International graduate students and postdocs: this one’s for you!Join us next Tuesday for a special seminar with Dr. S...
05/15/2026

🌏 International graduate students and postdocs: this one’s for you!

Join us next Tuesday for a special seminar with Dr. Sonali Majumdar, based on her newly released book, Thriving as an International Scientist. The session will explore practical strategies, confidence-building tools and creative approaches to help international scholars turn challenges into opportunities and build fulfilling careers both within and beyond the U.S.

📍 Medical Biomolecular Research Building, Room G202
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 10:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.
☕ Reception with coffee and snacks to follow from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Sponsored by BioSTAR and co-sponsored by Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and The Graduate School.

👉 Register: https://ow.ly/6FCA50YZM9T

🎓 This past Saturday, over 300 doctoral graduates crossed the stage at the Dean E. Smith Center, earning their hoods and...
05/13/2026

🎓 This past Saturday, over 300 doctoral graduates crossed the stage at the Dean E. Smith Center, earning their hoods and making history. It was a day filled with joy, pride and plenty of Carolina spirit.

Check out these moments from your 2026 doctoral hooding ceremony 🩵

04/27/2026

🎉 You made it! It's the last day of classes! Whether you sprinted to the finish or crawled across the line, you DID it. Time to celebrate the wins, reflect on your growth, and take a well-earned nap 💪

🚐 Earlier this month, 18 graduate students took learning beyond the classroom and into the community during our recent ...
04/24/2026

🚐 Earlier this month, 18 graduate students took learning beyond the classroom and into the community during our recent Graduate Student Community Tour.

From innovation hubs to historic community spaces and local nonprofits, students explored the people, places and partnerships shaping real impact across Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Along the way, they connected across disciplines, engaged with community leaders, and discovered new ways to turn their research and passions into action.

See more of the tour in our photo essay here: https://ow.ly/KkeQ50YP1X7

Town of Chapel Hill OCNCGov Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, NC HOPE NC Transplanting Traditions Community Farm TABLE PORCH Chapel Hill Carrboro NCImpact Initiative

Teaching your own course or refreshing one you’ve taught before?Join the Course Development Institute for Graduate Teach...
04/22/2026

Teaching your own course or refreshing one you’ve taught before?

Join the Course Development Institute for Graduate Teaching Assistants and learn how to design a strong syllabus, create engaging lessons, and build meaningful learning outcomes using backward course design.

🗓️ Thursday, May 7
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍Graduate Student Center

Coffee and lunch included ☕

Register: https://ow.ly/vkIO50YNWpO

🤔 Have questions about graduate student housing?Baity Hill is transitioning... what's next? Join The Graduate School and...
04/16/2026

🤔 Have questions about graduate student housing?

Baity Hill is transitioning... what's next? Join The Graduate School and Carolina Housing at the Carolina Housing Summit to get the latest updates on graduate housing, share your feedback, and be part of the conversation shaping future housing at Carolina North.

Carolina Housing Summit
Thursday, April 23
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Student Union Room 2518AB

Refreshments provided! RSVP here: go.unc.edu/housingsummit

🥍 Last month, the UNC Women’s Lacrosse team, coaches and staff honored faculty at their professor appreciation game wit...
04/14/2026

🥍 Last month, the UNC Women’s Lacrosse team, coaches and staff honored faculty at their professor appreciation game with an on-field recognition at halftime.

Professors included The Graduate School's own Dr. Carrie Young, teaching assistant professor in the Master of Applied Professional Studies Program, as well as Lorra Brown (Journalism and Media), Jay Bateman (History), Jennifer Gates-Foster (Classics), Dahlia Boyles (Communication), Michael Norwood (Professional Development and Career Coach), Christian Lentz (Sociology), Dorothy Espelage (Education) and Jennifer Grayson (History).

Faculty were welcomed with a reception, specially designed t-shirts, and a tour of the Dorrance field facilities by director of operations Cori Boyle.

Check out Dr. Young's photos to see more from the event!

👏 The totals are in! 👏On day, we raised $51,201 from a total of 75 gifts for graduate education!Your generosity makes ...
04/11/2026

👏 The totals are in! 👏

On day, we raised $51,201 from a total of 75 gifts for graduate education!

Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of our students 🩵

Thank you for showing up and giving back!

☀️🐴 Sunshine, snacks, and a little horse-powered happiness!Yesterday’s Mini Horses, Coffee, Cookies & Swag event brought...
04/10/2026

☀️🐴 Sunshine, snacks, and a little horse-powered happiness!

Yesterday’s Mini Horses, Coffee, Cookies & Swag event brought the perfect recharge during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.

Students soaked up the sunny weather, enjoyed iced coffee and cookies, and spent some quality time with Kiwi and Peaches from Stampede of Love, our very popular (and very adorable) mini horse guests.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to relax, connect, and grab some Graduate School swag as we head into the final stretch of the semester!

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