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Strategic Plan Milestones

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved Carolina Next: Innovations for Public Good in January 2020. This plan aims to turn the University’s vision and aspirational goals into readily understood, significant, implementable, measurable, strategic initiatives and opportunities. This timeline provides a snapshot of what the Carolina community has accomplished around the plan’s eight strategic initiatives.

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August 21, 2023

Old Well reopens with sloped pathway

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August 7, 2023

Science bus intern steers rural students to STEM

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July 12, 2023

Leibfarth announced as inaugural Institute for Convergent Science faculty fellow

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July 12, 2023

Carolina Talent helps staff learn skills and gain confidence

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July 11, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke to be awarded up to $50 million from the FDA for new research center

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June 19, 2023

US Department of State Awards UNC-Chapel Hill Grant to Build Study Abroad Capacity

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June 13, 2023

Digital resource helps community planners prep for natural disasters

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May 30, 2023

Experiential learning is a crucial aspect of a Carolina education

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May 17, 2023

Southern voices, future leaders

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May 11, 2023

21 UNC-Chapel Hill students awarded Fulbrights for global research and teaching

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April 25, 2023

UNC Teams Participate In And Win Redesigning Democracy Competition Focused On Trustworthy Elections

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April 1, 2023

LGBTQ Center Celebrates 20 years

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March 24, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill research funding tops $1.2 billion

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March 24, 2023

Career Service provides micro internships

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March 20, 2023

Launching Careers

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March 20, 2023

University Career Services prepares students to build a better future

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March 1, 2023

Career Services, GAA Launch Alumni Engagement Platform

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February 23, 2023

Carolina Wins Grant for Undergraduate Climate Change

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February 14, 2023

UNC Lineberger hosts White House’s Chief Science and Technology Advisor

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February 6, 2023

Carolina’s Field Sites provide opportunities to explore real-world issues

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November 28, 2022

Dynamic duo make learning available to all

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October 19, 2022

Tar Heel Bus Tour strengthens connection with our state

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October 5, 2022

Promoting Democracy Critical To Carolina’s Mission

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August 23, 2022

Carolina Dialogue Across Difference Program teaches civil discourse

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August 22, 2022

Carolina, NC A&T receive $4 million from NIH to increase diversity in nutrition, obesity and diabetes research

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July 18, 2022

Bridging the transition from high school to Carolina

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July 8, 2022

Internships and Experiential Learning are crucial aspects of a Carolina education

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June 23, 2022

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

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June 9, 2022

Carolina and N.C. A&T Researchers Partner to Tackle Critical Issues in NC

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May 13, 2022

Hortense McClinton and Henry Little Owl honored

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March 23, 2022

School of Social Work celebrates 100 years of impact

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March 8, 2022

Carolina initiative receives $7.5M to power future tech

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February 15, 2022

Engagement Centers unite to broaden our campus’ intercultural academic and community work

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February 7, 2022

Creating a More Inclusive Scientific Community

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November 11, 2021

Carolina Recognized for High Voter Turnout in 2020

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November 4, 2021

Students at UNC Law Help North Carolina Veteran Receive His Purple Heart

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October 21, 2021

UNC Research Causes a Pandemic Game Changer

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September 3, 2021

Story of Us provides a broader and richer understanding of LGBTQIA history at Carolina

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August 30, 2021

Asian American Center Provides Community for Many Tar Heels

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June 1, 2021

Galapagos Science Center Celebrates 10 years

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May 1, 2021

Carolina Global Launch Begins

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April 5, 2021

Optimizing the University’s Operations

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March 10, 2021

Enable Career Development

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December 4, 2020

Launch of COIL courses

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December 4, 2020

Launch of Innovative Online Global Learning Program

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September 18, 2020

Launch of Russian Flagship Program

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May 7, 2020

Building a bridge to higher education and beyond

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May 1, 2020

Young Alumni Features

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March 25, 2020

School of Government Launches “Lead for NC”

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February 25, 2020

Carolina’s “Global Take Off” provides academic enrichment beyond the classroom

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February 20, 2020

Inventive Learning Paths

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February 7, 2020

A new hub for learning at the heart of campus

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August 1, 2006

Creating A Pathway To Carolina

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