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Students use spring break to serve, explore careers

April 16, 2024

By Brennan Doherty, University Communications, Thursday, March 28th, 2024   Tar Heels volunteered and learned about violence prevention on an APPLES service-learning trip to Charlotte, which consisted of12 stops. During their Alternative Spring Break trip in Charlotte, they learned about public-safety … Read more

APPLES Alternative Spring Breaks Forge Relationships

October 20, 2023

By Alexander Saunders As APPLES Service-Learning recruits applicants for the spring semester 2024 Alternative Spring Break program, which includes a course component, we reflect back on one of the spring break adventures from 2023 During the spring 2023 semester, undergraduate … Read more

Tar Heel Bus Tour rolls out this week

October 16, 2023

By Ethan Quinn, University Communications With students on fall break, faculty and administrators will visit 19 counties to learn about Carolina’s partnerships and service. A week after the University celebrated Carolina’s service to North Carolina at University Day, 75 Tar … Read more

Driving STEM Education in Franklin County

October 2, 2023

By Brianna Patterson   Fiona Chen ‘25, biology at UNC-Chapel Hill, combined her passions for teaching, science and public service during her summer as an SECU Public Fellows intern with United Way of Franklin County. Chen’s rural hometown, interest in public … Read more