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William Brosnan’s summer externship has meant watching what happens when a single clause in a real contract carries consequences for a global luxury brand. The rising second-year Carolina Law student is spending the summer as a legal extern with a prestigious European automaker, working alongside the company’s in-house legal team on regulatory research, franchise law, contract drafting, choice-of-law analysis, and employment matters, a wide enough range that no two weeks look the same.

Dear Carolina Community, I’m delighted to recognize today, July 1, as the official launch of the new School of Data and Information Sciences. When Carolina announced plans to create a new school in October 2025, we envisioned a community of scholars that would build on our strengths in information, library and data sciences, while creating new opportunities for education, research and service. Today’s launch marks a critical milestone on that journey.

Collaboration is central to UNC-Chapel Hill’s decision to create its newest school, the UNC School of Data and Information Sciences. SDIS launches today, combining the expertise of the UNC School of Data Science and Society and the UNC School of Information and Library Science to position Carolina as a national leader in scholarship on and the teaching of information, library and data sciences. Here’s a look at ways the two units forming SDIS have already collaborated.

A Carolina student and an alumna are playing important behind-the-scenes roles as North America hosts the FIFA World Cup. This story was written by Caroline Daly ’24 and originally published on unc.edu. UNC junior Isla Mclaughlin and alumna Emily Cancro ’26 are helping deliver the 2026 FIFA World Cup experience in Atlanta through roles in team operations, transportation logistics and fan engagement.

As the world visits North America this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some Tar Heels are helping make the historic event happen. The Well spoke with a Carolina student and an alumna who are working in different capacities during the games to learn more about their roles and how Carolina has prepared them for this experience.

Faculty and Staff Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 After 19 years of helping students feel at home at Carolina, 2026 Massey Award recipient Tracy Harter leaves behind a legacy of compassion, advocacy and care that extended far beyond her work in residence halls. (Submitted photo) For nearly two decades, Tracy Harter helped Carolina students feel at home. More than a housekeeper, Harter is a warm presence and motherly figure whose kind smile has a way of putting people at ease.

This piece was originally published on unc.edu. Learn how the Carolina in the Capital office strengthens learning opportunities for Tar Heels. Carolina's new space in Washington, D.C. will support students participating in Carolina's Washington-based academic programs. UNC-Chapel Hill opened the Carolina in the Capital office in Washington, D.C., in April, creating exciting opportunities for faculty, staff, alumni — and students.

Press the play button above to watch the video UNC-Chapel Hill opened the Carolina in the Capital office in Washington, D.C., in April, creating exciting opportunities for faculty, staff, alumni — and students. The 10,861-square-foot space supports a variety of functions, including educational programming for undergraduate and graduate students.

By Amanda Peele, Project Director Water and wastewater utilities often rely on external funding to finance expensive capital improvement projects. For decades, State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs have been one of the main sources of federal funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in the United States.

As the first public university in the nation, Carolina has hosted its fair share of notable American luminaries throughout its long history. Here are just a handful of iconic individuals — civil rights advocates, former presidents, star athletes and more — who have visited the institution, chartered the same year the U.S. Constitution was signed. Dr. King giving a speech at Chapel Hill’s African American community center, now called the Hargraves Community Center.