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Where does Chapel Hill rank among the top college towns in the country?

We already know that Chapel Hill, North Carolina is among the elite college towns in America, but just how highly does Blue Heaven rank on the list? Andy Katz revealed his top 10 college towns, which obviously include North Carolina. Chapel Hill came in at No. 4 on the list, as it is the only ACC college community represented among the top 10. (Keeping It Heel)

18 Essential Restaurants in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Time-Out Restaurant: Early-risers, bleary-eyed North Carolina students, UNC sports fans, and more have been packing into this Franklin Street staple since 1978. Sutton's Drug Store: Sutton’s has served classic soda-fountain-style food since 1923. Carrburritos: Cali-style tacos, margaritas, and burritos the size of a small child’s head are the draw. (Eater)

Video: Carolina in the Fall

Tour campus from a bird’s-eye view and see fall colors around Carolina in this drone fly-through video. Video by Rob Holliday, University Communications. The change of seasons has UNC’s beautiful campus full of fall colors. (View Video)

Carolina ranks 9th in U.S. for study abroad participation

The University of North Carolina ranked ninth among U.S. universities for study abroad participation, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, released Nov. 18. This is the University’s highest ranking in nearly 20 years. Last year, UNC ranked 13th. Carolina’s study abroad numbers have risen steadily since 2020. (UNC.edu)

UNC’s Research Awards Top $1 Billion For 5th Straight Year

For the fifth consecutive year, outside investments in research at UNC have surpassed the $1 billion mark. The university reported $1.2 billion in research awards for the 2024 fiscal year (FY24). According to a release from the school, research at UNC employs more than 10,700 North Carolina residents in projects which span all 100 counties. (Chapelboro.com)

In Chapel Hill, an Iconic Tree Becomes a Rare Natural Roost for Migrating Chimney Swifts

It’s almost unnoticeable at first: A chittering sound here, a glimpse there. But within the span of half an hour, the sky over UNC-Chapel Hill’s McCorkle Place is full of them—thousands upon thousands of tiny, dark shapes descending on the quad, drowning out the last cicadas of summer with their own cacophony. Even students stop to gawk. (Indy Week)

UNC Sophomore Keegan Lee Named One of 'People Magazine's Girls Changing the World in 2024'

Keegan Lee was in 10th grade when she realized she was addicted to social media, spending six hours a day checking her phone — even while running. "It was all consuming," says the University of North Carolina sophomore. "I was on Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and I couldn't miss a notification, I had trouble separating myself from my phone." (People)

Tar Heels Top Their Best Multi-Year Graduation Success Rate For Fifth Straight Year

UNC student-athletes established their highest multi-year graduation rates for the fifth straight year and set the record for the best single-year rate as reported in the NCAA's annual Graduation Success Rates. Student-athlete GSRs for the Tar Heels' incoming classes of 2014-15 through 2017-18 were a record 93%, up one percent from the previous year. (GoHeels.com)

Clouds Brewing opens new location on Franklin Street, replacing Gizmo Brew Works

Clouds Brewing, a Triangle-based brewery, opened a third location on Franklin Street, replacing the space previously occupied by Gizmo Brew Works. On August 14, Gizmo Brew Works announced on social media that it would be transitioning to Clouds Brewing. The announcement said Clouds Brewing is hiring the previous staff at Gizmo Brew Works. (Daily Tar Heel)

20 Years of the Carolina Covenant

Established in 2004, the Carolina Covenant is a financial aid package and network of support that provides an opportunity for students to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill debt-free. The Covenant meets full financial need and also offers academic, career and well-being support to help Scholars thrive. (UNC.edu)

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