UNC Chapel Hill NROTC Alumni Association

On September 12, 1940 the NROTC Unit was in operation, with Captain Robert S. Haggart, USN as Commanding Officer. Women first enrolled in the NROTC in 1974.

UNC NROTC Marine Corps & Navy veterans collaborating with UNC NROTC staff (past and present) to help, mentor, and resource support and success for next generation of UNC NROTC Midshipmen. During the summer of 1940, the efforts of The University of North Carolina President Frank Porter Graham led to the authorization for establishing an NROTC Unit at UNC. In 1941, the threat of war nearly tripled t

03/12/2026

We send our condolences to the unit staff and cadets after today's tragic events. You are in our prayers. We also commend the brave cadets in the room who neutralized the threat and saved lives. One team, One fight.

03/11/2026

Due to current events and increased FPCON levels, the UNC MIDN BN has cancelled the Anchors Aweigh 5k on 29Mar.

03/08/2026

Our March News Bulletin is out!

Get it at uncnrotcaa.org

03/08/2026

Congrats to LT Sarah Weinstein '20 who assumed command of the Navy's new Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 32 on 22 Jan 2026.

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9488759/unmanned-surface-vessel-division-31-32-33-assumption-command

02/08/2026

Go Heels!

11/23/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Bill Latham '85 as our 2025 DSA recipient. Read Bill's selfless record of service to our Association at https://uncnrotcaa.org/Awards

11/23/2025

🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 DAA recipient Sherwood H. Smith, Jr. '56.
Read his impressive accomplishments at

UNC NROTC Alumni Association - Awards

11/18/2025

Carolina football unveils ‘Honoring Our Military’ wall | UNC-Chapel Hill The new space in the Kenan Football Center Hall of Honor pays tribute to 61 Carolina football alumni and service members.

Column: When war becomes a word we stop questioning

11/14/2025

So many fond memories of all those PWAD classes!

Column: When war becomes a word we stop questioning "But what do 'our national interests' mean today? By reverting, even partially, to its original name, the language reveals to us a new, dangerous reality: war is no longer a last resort — it is identity."

2025 NROTC Alumni Association Reunion and Annual Meeting - Carolina Alumni

11/11/2025

We won't know game time for UNC vs Duke 🏈 until AFTER our 14Nov registration deadline for popular events like our annual NROTC alumni BBQ & annual meeting. Register now for all free & other events at
https://alumni.unc.edu/events/nrotcreunion/

Come celebrate with classmates! We'll see you there!

2025 NROTC Alumni Association Reunion and Annual Meeting - Carolina Alumni The UNC NROTC Alumni Association and UNC Department of Naval Science have teamed up again with Carolina Alumni to host the UNC NROTC Alumni Association 35th Reunion and 2025 Association Annual Meeting.