History
What year did UNC officially become the first public university in the U.S.?
1789
What decade did Michael Jordan play basketball at UNC?
1980s
This UNC-CH symbol is based on the temple of Love in the Gardens of Versailles.
The Old Well
When UNC beats Dook in Men's basketball, what do they do?
Rush Franklin Street
What are the names of the two mascots you will see at most sports events on campus?
Ramses and RJ
Who was the first student to attend UNC?
Hinton James
This famous women's soccer player is a UNC alumni and is the speaker for this year's commencement ceremony
Mia Hamm
What was the first building built on campus?
Old East
On the night before final exams, what do UNC students do in Davis Library?
Streak
How many times has UNC won the national championship in Men's basketball?
7
Where does the name "Tar Heel" come from?
The production of turpentine (sticky sap) from pine trees for the naval industry
Which U.S. President graduated from UNC?
James K. Polk
What is the name of the famous tree on the upper quad of campus? (near the well)
The Davie Poplar
On the first day of class each semester, student do this in hopes of earning a 4.0 gpa.
Drink from the Old Well
As of Fall 2024, which sports team won their 8th consecutive ACC championship?
Field Hockey
What was the original name of The Daily Tar Heel?
The Tar Heel
What famous actor attended the UNC School of Medicine (and Duke!)
Ken Jeong
How many libraries are on campus?
12
What is the name of UNC's alma mater song?
UNC's first game in the Smith Center was Jan. 18, 1986 against Duke, who won that game?
UNC (rah-rah)
A rivalry between Morehead and Patterson resulted in the Bell Tower looking like *this* over Wilson Library
A dunce cap
This famous actor graduated from UNC with a degree in music before going on to star in a popular sitcom from 1960-1968
Andy Griffith
This UNC building would have been constructed at Duke University, but Duke's trustees objected to stipulations of the bequest that included burying the benefactor inside the structure.
When UNC wins in football or basketball, which UNC landmark is lit up in Carolina blue?
The Bell Tower
What happens when the UNC men's basketball team scores 100 points?
Bojangles: 2 sausage biscuits for $1