This vibrant collection of photographs captures the spirit of campus life at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with images of faculty, staff, and students at work and at play. A foreword by beloved professor and novelist Doris Betts muses on her own experiences of the University as a compelling place at the literal and figurative heart of the state. Featuring academics, arts, politics, clubs, and athletics, the photographs are accompanied by captions that reveal the history and lore of notable campus places, the rituals and traditions of University life, and the wisdom and appreciation of those who have passed through the nation's first state university. 184 color and 17 b&w photos.