Building the Bonds of Friendship
New class dates have been announced for Building the Bonds of Friendship, now scheduled to begin May 23. Limited space still available. More
Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center offers a variety of lifelong learning opportunities for adults and teens. More
Currency in Chaos: How the Civil War Changed America’s Money
This free Friends of the Library lecture features the Smithsonian's senior numismatic curator Dr. Richard Doty discussing the confusion and proliferation of paper money, coins, and various substitutes during the American Civil War. More
Yoga in the Galleries
The Ackland Art Museum offers regularly scheduled lunch hour yoga sessions in the galleries. Sessions are led by a registered yoga teacher and beginners are welcome. MORE
NC Botanical Garden education and events
The North Carolina Botanical Garden provides educational programs about botany, nature study, gardening, conservation, and more. MORE
Humanities in Action
UNC’s Program in the Humanities presents “Humanities in Action” every Wednesday at Flyleaf Books where contemporary, and sometimes controversial, issues are explored. MORE
Civil War Programs
The UNC General Alumni Association offers a popular series of courses and field studies that explore topics related to the War Between the States. Classes are held in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. MORE
Noncredit Learning Opportunities
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Friday Center for Continuing Education works in partnership with other University departments to develop and promote noncredit learning opportunities to the general public.
Professional Development and Enrichment Programs at the Friday Center
The Friday Center, formerly known as the bureau of extension, has been bringing University resources to the community since 1913. The Center’s Professional Development and Enrichment Programs unit offers noncredit seminars and workshops for professional education and a stimulating selection of enrichment courses taught by outstanding UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, alumni, and community experts. Regularly offered programs include Community Classroom Series, BRIDGES, and the What’s the Big Idea? Lecture Series.
Other Continuing Education Opportunities at UNC-Chapel Hill
Since the Bureau of Extension at the University of North Carolina was formally organized in 1913, continuing education has become a significant activity in a number of schools and departments throughout the University. Explore the links below to learn more about Carolina's continuing education opportunities.
Personal Enrichment
- Ackland Art Museum
- American Studies: Folklore
- Arts & Humanities, Institute for
- Friends of the Library
- General Alumni Association
- Humanities & Human Values, Program in
- Libraries
- Music, Department of
- Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
- North Carolina Botanical Garden