About University of North Carolina
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, is the nation's first public university. With over 31,000 students, UNC is a member of the Association of American Universities and is known for its journalism, business, and medical programs. Tar Heel athletics compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference with one of college sports' most successful programs. The men's basketball program has won six national championships, while women's soccer has won 21 titles, the most in NCAA history.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1920-1924
- Wonder Teams Cal's 'Wonder Teams' won 50 consecutive games without a loss.
1937
- First Great Rivalry The Big Game rivalry with Stanford became one of college football's most storied traditions.
1982
- The Play Cal's five-lateral kickoff return through the Stanford band remains the most famous play in college football.
2004
- Aaron Rodgers Era Aaron Rodgers led Cal to a 10-2 season and a top-5 ranking.
5 National Championships
Cal has claimed five national championships in football.
Tar Heels Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Rameses
Type: Ram
Official Colors
Carolina Blue
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White
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School Info
Fight Song
I'm a Tar Heel Born
I'm a Tar Heel born, I'm a Tar Heel bred, And when I die, I'm a Tar Heel dead!
Traditions
- •Tar Heel chant
- •Raising the flag at midfield
Venues
Football Stadium
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Basketball Arena
Dean E. Smith Center
Tar Heels Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from University of North Carolina athletes about their recovery journey
Michael Jordan
Basketball • 1981-84
The GOATLawrence Taylor
Football • 1977-80
Greatest linebacker everVince Carter
Basketball • 1995-98
Eight-time NBA All-StarJames Worthy
Basketball • 1979-82
1982 NCAA Tournament MOPMia Hamm
Soccer • 1989-93
Two-time World Cup champion