Entrepreneurship
Carolina student entrepreneur makes a Paris pitch in St. Louis
"Work hard, be consistent and pitch as much as possible."
The University
of the People
In his 1993 bicentennial address, UNC alumnus Charles Kuralt reminded us that, as the nation’s first public university, Carolina is “The University of the People.” His words captured perfectly what makes Carolina great — its people. Here are the stories of some of those people who, together, showcase the broad impact Carolina makes in the state, nation and world. By supporting them and our public, the possibilities are limitless.
For All Game Changers
Environment
Marsh Madness
"It's definitely tough...but it's worth it."
Faculty Support
Lofty Goals
"... some really wonderful people. That's what distinguishes our department…"
Donor
Transforming the Performing Arts
"I acquired a love of theater while attending plays on Broadway and in London’s West End..."
For All Dreamers
Student Support
Doubling down on a commitment to access
"North Carolinians have a deep faith in the power of higher education to change lives."
Student Support
Best of Both Worlds
“I loved that Carolina…offered a broader educational opportunity for me. It’s been the best of both worlds…”
Faculty Support
History Honored, History Heard
Chaitra Powell strengthens the special collections library in their quest to document and expand knowledge.
For All Visionaries
Research
A first-of-its-kind way to predict autism
Predicting autism had never been possible...
Student Support
A Helping Hand in 3-D
Jeff Powell ’15 has been building things for as long as he can remember.
Environment
Innovation for a Sustainable Future
“When we think about the future, we have to think about clean technology."
Browse All Stories
Faculty SupportLofty Goals
"... some really wonderful people. That's what distinguishes our department…"
Student SupportThe freedom to dream: Corinne’s story
Corinne Light ’20 almost wasn’t a Tar Heel. The Red, White and Carolina Blue Challenge will ensure more students like her can follow their dream.
DonorDavid and Gladys McNelis: Together in living, loving and giving
The McNelises are investing in areas where Carolina excels and that are key foci of the For All Kind: the Campaign for Carolina, the University’s most ambitious fundraising effort ever — faculty, students and research.
Global ImpactThe Benefits of Being Uncomfortable
For more than 100 years, Carolina’s Institute for the Study of the Americas (ISA), one of the first educational centers in the United States dedicated exclusively to the study of Latin America, has been dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
Student SupportA Global Guarantee
Carolina is among the nation’s leading institutions for students studying abroad, with 35 percent doing so before graduating. The University offers 400 programs in more than 70 countries.
EntrepreneurshipKickstarting a Carolina Law Entrepreneurship Program
"Clinical education geared to organizational clients is important to large numbers of our students."
CommunityDeveloper of peer support specialist program has few peers
"...even when I could not do anything but listen...sometimes that’s all that is required."
DonorDestination: 21st-century Asia
The 21st century belongs to Asia
EnvironmentMarsh Madness
"It's definitely tough...but it's worth it."
Global ImpactCarolina to Cristóbal
"I picked a project that would directly enhance the lives of others..."
- Entrepreneurship
Carolina student entrepreneur makes a Paris pitch in St. Louis
"Work hard, be consistent and pitch as much as possible."
Campaign PrioritiesGoing Global
"Carolina and Tübingen have operated an undergraduate student exchange since 1986, one of the University's longest lasting exchanges"
