2024-25 in review at Carolina
Posted Jun 9, 2025
The University of North Carolina had a lot to celebrate this academic year: groundbreaking research, national championships, a chancellor installation, the announcement of a new children's hospital, and even some snow on campus. In the fall, UNC celebrated its 13th chancellor, Lee H. Roberts, at an installation ceremony on University Day.
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