Athletics
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.
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
Student Support
Going Beyond the Classroom
As a Global Gap Fellow, Simone McFarlane ‘24 broke outside of her academic bubble
Donor
A Life Prioritizing Education
Frank Ivy Carroll claims his greatest achievement was dedication to education and students
Student Support
Promoting Mental Wellness
A new class and club attempts to being a peer-driven cultural shift to mental wellness at Carolina
For All Dreamers
Student Support
Inspired by those who serve
"Being a nurse is another way to help people."
Alumni
Helping Others Succeed
What happens when a world-class education is accessed by a talented person who just happens to come from a low-income background?
Student Support
Fidele Mugisha ’21: A Winding Path
From the Democratic Republic of Congo to Burundi to the United States, Fidele Mugisha’s path to Carolina has certainly been a winding one.
For All Visionaries
Donor
Supporting Innovative Cancer Treatments
Donor gives $25 million to establish UNC Lineberger Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Leadership
The Gift of Mentorship
An opportunity to mentor the next generation of political scientists
Research
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.
Browse All Stories
Student SupportWheel-y Interesting
Park Fellows’ innovative thesis project results in a fascinating, heartwarming podcast
ResearchTreating the Untreatable
New research funded by a NIH grant seeks to combat one of the most treatment-resistant cancers
HealthSupporting Child Care Health
Supporting statewide child care health efforts
HealthExamining Efficacy in Opioid Treatment
New study examines patient retention in opioid treatment programs
HealthBringing Music to Pediatric Therapies
Two families team up to fund music therapy for young patients
HealthCare Beyond the Hospital
The UNC Health FoodWell program addresses food insecurity for discharged patients
HealthKathy’s Korner
Legacy gift will bring books to hospitalized children for years to come
HealthPassion and Aptitude
Rebeca Stiepel received the 2022 Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Research Award
HumanitiesBringing Ethics Out of the Classroom
The National High School Ethics Bowl is a beloved event - whether virtual or in-person
HealthAddressing Food Insecurity
Gillings graduate students address food insecurity
ResearchAdvocating for Indigenous Women
Lucia Stavig’s research on forced sterilization is supported by her Royster Fellowship
MilitaryA Gift Reaching Generations
General Patty Horoho establishes scholarship in memory of her late mother
