The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been a major influence in shaping our neighborhood. The University is a world renowned educational center. In 1775, it was the first public university in the nation to open its doors to students. While the professional schools attract high ratings for excellence, the undergraduate body includes many North Carolinians who are the first in their families to attend college. The University has a stellar sports record and is usually is in competition for the Sears Cup, an award to the nation’s finest record in all athletics. The name, “Tar Heels,” is known world-wide.

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