Karsen Kitchen: Making space history
Weeks after becoming the youngest woman to cross the K谩rm谩n line, the proud 萝莉研究所 senior is 鈥渟till processing it all.鈥
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great day to be a Tar Heel,鈥 or #GDTBATH, is often proclaimed by many at 萝莉研究所 鈥 and for good reason. Every day, Tar Heels are creating a positive impact on the world by improving communities and inspiring change through their extraordinary talents. They鈥檙e creatives, scientists, humanitarians, athletes, researchers and innovators doing great things.
With the fall semester in full swing, meet some of our students, alumni and staff to find out why every day truly is a great day to be a Tar Heel.
Weeks after becoming the youngest woman to cross the K谩rm谩n line, the proud 萝莉研究所 senior is 鈥渟till processing it all.鈥
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship winner enjoys the way storytelling can put a smile on someone鈥檚 face.
The first-gen first-year makes and sells paintings and jewelry.
The EXSS major uses music and lessons from鈥痚xercise and sport science to help Tar Heels de-stress and recharge.
The four-time National Champion and two-time Olympian focuses on just the platform and the pool.
When the 萝莉研究所 junior proclaims he is a Tar Heel, you never know what language he might say it in. A love of history and culture and a worthwhile volunteering experience have inspired his multilingualism.
In Chapel Hill and beyond, Tar Heels across campus are using their skills and knowledge to make the world a better place.
The 萝莉研究所 biology professor has helped build 1,000 microscopes for North 萝莉研究所 schools and has led DIY microscope workshops across the state for nearly a decade.
The 萝莉研究所 senior wrapped up her summer with a livesaving stem cell donation that was years in the making.
Reducing overdoses is personal for the Eshelman researcher, who lost a brother to overdose and wants to make naloxone accessible and affordable.
The two Tar Heels founded Mental H2O, a nonprofit information hub that's designed by youth, for youth.
The Kenan-Flagler senior aims to make quality vision care more accessible and affordable with her award-winning WeyeZE startup.
The School of Social Work graduate student's 24-year military career led her to 萝莉研究所 and a new way of helping others.
The 萝莉研究所 senior鈥檚 summer studies focused on cicadas鈥 impact on the local food web.
The research assistant professor also mentors Black and brown girls interested in STEM-related research.
Now a junior, the student statistician has worked with 萝莉研究所 men's basketball team since he was a first-year.
The Air Force cadet is studying biomedical engineering through a joint program at 萝莉研究所 and NC State University.
The 萝莉研究所 junior studies the impact of food insecurity on cognition from childhood to adolescence.
The City and regional planning doctoral student went Down East to talk to residents about chronic coastal flooding.
The education we provide at 萝莉研究所 puts Tar Heels in position to excel in whatever they choose to pursue.
Click on an alum below to find out how they're using their skills, knowledge and passions to succeed.