“… They’re people that love to explore college campuses, of course they are families, they’re sports fans, they’re alums they’re historians – they love to explore our campus is a living history book of American history. They are coming because it’s beautiful, they’re coming because the people are so nice. And I think that if there’s one common thread, that everyone will say that it’s the people that make the difference.” – Missy Julian-Fox, UNC Visitors Center

 

 

Missy Julian-Fox, Director of the UNC Visitors Center
Missy Julian-Fox, Director of the UNC Visitors Center
"Whether you're a student, staff member or visitor, we can recommend a guided tour, self-directed stroll or many other ways that allow you to discover Carolina." - unc.edu/visitors/
“Whether you’re a student, staff member or visitor, we can recommend a guided tour, self-directed stroll or many other ways that allow you to discover Carolina.” – unc.edu/visitors/
Missy is the author of Goodnight Carolina
Missy is the author of Goodnight Carolina
Written by Missy Julian-Fox and illustrated by Elaine O'Neil.
Written by Missy Julian-Fox and illustrated by Elaine O’Neil.
Each academic year, UNC Visitors Center hosts a special series of campus tours — the Priceless Gems — about Carolina’s mission and history, traditions, legends and landmarks. Tours are free, open to the public and last about an hour to 90 minutes.
Each academic year, UNC Visitors Center hosts a special series of campus tours — the Priceless Gems — about Carolina’s mission and history, traditions, legends and landmarks. Tours are free, open to the public and last about an hour to 90 minutes.

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