Sciences
Going Above and Beyond
As a doctoral student at Carolina, she was a champion for women in STEM.
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
Arts
Serving with Music
“With music, there is more abstract and creative thought...”
Student Support
Organizations as business: Meantime Coffee Co.
Coming together around food and drink can be the catalyst for starting a conversation about social change.
Alumni
Making Government Jobs Cool Again
"I realized I could spend my whole life working on a couple of these problems, but none of them could be addressed in full without a functioning government."
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 its quest to document and expand knowledge.
For All Visionaries
Research
Predicting 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
ParentsBusiness Moms
“They’ll see mom did it…”
InnovationLike a Movie Set
Carolina researchers are using new technology to help people recover from injuries.
WomenA First for Carolina Women
Susan Grey Akers became the first female dean at Carolina...
UNC - Chapel HillWell Informed
The School of Information and Library Science is the first Library School in North Carolina.
AlumniMaking Government Jobs Cool Again
"I realized I could spend my whole life working on a couple of these problems, but none of them could be addressed in full without a functioning government."
Student SupportLeading The Way
Founded in 1968, Project Uplift gives high-achieving high school students from historically under-served populations a firsthand opportunity to live, lead and learn about Carolina.
DonorTravel Opens Your Eyes
Alumna Maribel Carrion created the Global Takeoff: Puerto Rico program to encourage students who are generally underrepresented in traditional study abroad programs to take that first critical step in a lifelong journey of global engagement.
DonorFostering 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.”
AlumniAn Immediate Impact in Health Care
“I didn’t want to wait 10 years to practice so I decided to pursue the business side of medicine.”
Student SupportScholarship Helps Recruit a Top Student
“UNC is like, ‘Here are all these opportunities.’”
MilitaryExpanding Horizons At Carolina
“There isn’t just one kind of military family, and I’m hoping that others can relate to that.”
MilitaryFirst-Generation Student Planning To Give Back
Reina Kinnaly ’20 may be a first-generation college student, but she’s got plans to make sure she’s not her family’s last.