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Explore the Campaign’s Impact

Explore the impact of the Campaign for Carolina and the ways your gifts are changing lives on campus and around the world in this special digital edition of Carolina Stories magazine.

Carolina students RIghteous Keitt, Brenda Rodriguez and Landon Collins stand with Chancellor Kevin Guskieiwicz in front of a sign saying 'Thank you' to donors

As we welcome in the new year, we are also marking the conclusion of the historic Campaign for Carolina. On Dec. 31, the campaign officially closed as UNC-Chapel Hill’s largest and most ambitious fundraising effort ever.

Carolina students, cheerleaders and mascot hold up a sign thanking donors to UNC-Chapel Hill

$5 Billion: A Historic Success

The Campaign for Carolina has raised more than $5 billion for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Major gift to Carolina Volleyball supports FORevHER 50 Years campaign

A $1 million gift enhances fundraising celebration of 50 years of Carolina women’s intercollegiate athletics.

Sharing a Lifetime of Writing

Comedian Lewis Black '70 donates archive to UNC-Chapel Hill University Libraries.

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

Bringing Autism Fathers Together

The UNC Autism Research Center is hosting the Autism Fathers Conference to help fathers find information, resources and community.

Studying technology and teen mental health

UNC-Chapel Hill and the Winston Family Foundation launch national center to study effects of technology and social media on child brain development

An engraving of two indigenous people of North Carolina by Theodor de Bry

Michael N. Joyner ’77 Donates Collection of Rare Engravings

Michael N. Joyner ’77 donates collection of rare engravings depicting North Carolina’s original inhabitants to the Ackland Art Museum.

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith posing for photo

“Together, we’re going to do great things for North Carolina”

Local Government Federal Credit Union is continuing its support of the UNC School of Government with $12.7 million pledge.

Eric Montross sitting in the Dean E. Smith Center.

Honoring a Tar Heel Great

Rams Club family endows scholarship to honor Tar Heel great Eric Montross '94.

Carolina students standing in front of the Bell Tower while holding up cards that spell Thank you!

Eclipsing $4.25 Billion

The Campaign for Carolina has eclipsed the $4.25 billion milestone of support for students, faculty, research and service.

G.K. Butterfield explains the history of some items in his memorabilia to Chaitra Powell, Elaine Westbrooks and Chancellor Guskiewicz.

Archiving A Congressman’s Career

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield has donated his personal archives to the Wilson Special Collections Library.

Dr. David Drewry at the Genetic Medicine Building on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill .

Collaborating for a Cure

Drug treatments for a rare form of cancer have eluded researchers for years. Work at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has scientists and survivors optimistic that big breakthroughs are within reach.

‘The Best Gift I Ever Received’

The Margerison Distinguished Scholarship is helping Jessica Jones thrive as a student at UNC.

UNC student Jamison Kline wearing a graduation shawl.

‘A Weight Lifted’

Now in medical school, Jamison Kline remains grateful for the scholarship that helped him graduate from Carolina with minimal debt

‘It Changed Everything’

The Margerison Distinguished Scholarship helped provide Gloria Hovaniec peace of mind that the future is bright for her daughter.

A middle school teacher instructs a student in a classroom environment.

Preparing Middle-School Students for Success

A $6.2 million grant from the Gates foundation ensures middle school math programs prepare students for success.

Supporting Civil Rights Work

A transformative gift from the Kerr family endows civil rights work at UNC School of Law.

Fall scene of the Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Honoring Service to Carolina

The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees announced six winners of the Davie Awards for extraordinary service to the University.

Candice Powell, the director of the Carolina Covenant.

A Stronger Future

Candice Powell shares how the Carolina Covenant scholarship is changing lives.

Cliff Huang poses by the Old Well to commemorate the earning of his doctorate from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1968.

A Blessed Life

Cliff Huang’s journey from Taiwan to Carolina.

Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities And Barriers To Care

Rich Preyer and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer have donated $1 million to support UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Carolina Breast Cancer Study

Writing Her Own Future

Chancellor’s Science Scholar Paloma Ruiz ’22 balances academic achievement, cutting-edge research, creative pursuits and campus leadership as she launches her career as a scientist.

Discovering the Answers

The Chancellor’s Science Scholars program has helped Madyson Barber ’22 as she contributes to the discovery of new planets in distant solar systems.

Multiplier Effect

Former Chancellor’s Science Scholar Jeliyah Clark ’18 studies links between the environment and birth outcomes.

Taking on STEM’s Biggest Challenges

Chancellor's Science Scholar Yolanda Simpson ’22 likes living outside her comfort zone as she forges a path for a more diverse future in STEM.

Fighting Future Pandemics

SAS Joins READDI in the Fight to Prevent Future Pandemics

Shaping Her Future

Realizing a dream, thanks to scholarship efforts.

Leading the Next Generation of Computer Scientists

Chancellor's Science Scholar Nihar Vaidya ’23 explores the intersection of computer science and neuroscience.

Two girls on a park bench blowing bubbles

Treating and Preventing Childhood Diseases

Carolina researchers, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative team up for healthier kids

Ashley Morrison prepares RNA for sequencing at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center on Sept. 23, 2020.

Leader in Research

UNC-Chapel Hill tops $1 billion in research awards

Legacy for Lisa

Honoring a two-time alum and champion of Carolina

Working toward Transformation

Support continues for workforce development in maternal and child health.

A member of the Hamel family stands inside a sculpture outside of the Ackland Art Museum

Carolina’s Jewel

The Ackland Museum fosters a comfortable and family-friendly environment.

Morehead Scholars Jaya Mishra and Megan Lienau smiling while on location for their Civic Collaboration Summer.

Seeking Solutions Nationwide

Morehead-Cain Scholars give back through civic collaboration projects.

Going Above and Beyond

Chancellor’s Science Scholar and NC Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholar researches exoplanets.

Strahl and Pattenden pose together on campus.

A Convergent Code

Faculty members are converging around the field of epigenetics to treat genetic diseases.

Uplifting a Community

Rising senior gives back to local Japanese families

Promoting Equitable Education

Student and Faculty team win awards for education finance research

Alayna Mackiewicz smiling on site of her Summer Research Fellowship.

Researching the Senses

Summer Research Fellowship funds a Ph.D. student’s travel to research sensory biology

Supporting Studies Abroad

Fourteen Carolina undergraduates selected as Phillips Ambassadors for study in Asia

Creating Therapeutics for Rare Diseases

A Carolina student’s passion to give others hope

Professor Donald Haggis holds up a rare book.

Sharing a rare book collection for future scholars

A doctor’s interest in ancient medicine turns into gift for classics scholars.

Women's rowing team poses beside new Vespoli racing shell

One Person Can Make a Difference

Two Rams Club members will match donations up to $50,000 toward Carolina Rowing

Headshots of the 8 Massey Award winners.

Outstanding Service at Carolina

The prestigious Massey Award recognizes the outstanding service of Carolina employees.

James and Susan Moeser pose outdoors in front of South Building on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

A Milestone Investment

A $3 million anonymous gift to Carolina Performing Arts at UNC-Chapel Hill honors CPA founder and Carolina's Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser.

Chancellor Guskiewicz addresses UNC-Chapel Hill graduates at a commencement ceremony.

Celebrating Tomorrow’s Leaders

Chancellor Guskiewicz shares his thoughts on this year's graduates and invites you to celebrate tomorrow's leaders.

Preserving a natural treasure

A gift from Nicci and Martin Gafinowitz will support scientists as they study one of the world’s most unique — and fragile — ecosystems.

Students walk across pathways on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill underneath trees with fall foliage

Meeting the moment: Unrestricted gifts, unlimited impact

"Our leaders are facing difficult decisions and having these unrestricted dollars will help them act strategically when making those decisions.”

Vicki and David Craver pose together on a beach.

A vote of confidence in College leadership

The Craver Family Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences will enable future flexibility in advancing scholarship, discovery and strategic priorities.

‘A place that has given us so much’

“It is an incredible gift to be able to view and learn about art in such an accessible venue.”

Record Year for Research

Carolina hits record-breaking number of new research awards.

Pinnacle of Excellence

Carolina ranks fifth among national public universities for the 20th consecutive year.

Building a better future

Bank of America invests in military families, first-generation and underrepresented students, frontline health care workers and the arts.

Carolina alumni Pulitzer winners spark national conversations

Six UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media graduates were awarded 2020 Pulitzer Prizes for their work on projects that sparked national conversations and recognition.

Excellence, unrestricted

$8 million bequest to Carolina provides University leaders with unrestricted support.

Legacy of Love: Supporting Tar Heel football is a family affair

UNC-Chapel Hill will name the field at Kenan Memorial Stadium to honor a member of a family passionate about Carolina Football.

Unprecedented Academic Year

Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz shares a few updates about the extraordinary work being accomplished at Carolina during these unprecedented times.

‘A rather remarkable feat’

UNC researchers and industry scientists are working side by side in the same lab on Carolina’s campus to find a cure for HIV.

Two of a Kind

Anson Dorrance and Courtney Banghart joined the Carolina Athletic Department four decades apart, but their approach to coaching has brought them together

Philanthropy, a Plambeck family affair

"We cannot take institutions like Carolina and the law school for granted."

Lifelong learners, lifelong supporters: Snow family bequest

UNC-Chapel Hill alumni Claude and Sarah Snow — long-time supporters of Carolina — have made a $2.6 million planned gift to the Campaign for Carolina.

Gift to the Future

"Charitable planning for the future is important to me, and it should be for everybody."

Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz: ‘Strategic, Bold and Student Focused’

Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz shares his energy and excitement for leading Carolina, a place he describes as “passionately public.”

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media: the values in a name

“Core values are at the root of all we do.”

The Kozmetsky Legacy

The Kozmetsky family has fostered a culture of giving that transcends the borders of the Lone Star State.

A Red, White and Carolina Blue Connection

“As a military leader, you’re taught to take care of your troops…”

For the Next Generations

When Randy Rogers '68 looks back on his time at Carolina, he knows it was an awakening experience.

Fostering Opportunity and Inclusion

“When I was doing my estate plan, I considered the causes that are important to me,” said Artis, a Greensboro, N.C., native. “This is a natural extension of the giving I do while I’m living.”