A Cornerstone of Excellence
Expanding the number of Morehead-Cain Scholars at Carolina is making an impact on campus.
Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders
Gift to Carolina program that supports students pursuing careers in STEM.
Morehead-Cain Scholar Scoops Opportunity
Establishing a thriving entrepreneur
Serving the Chapel Hill Community
A member of Chapel Hill’s governing body is also a Carolina senior.
Saying ‘Yes’ To Opportunities
Morehead-Cain Scholar and international student Sarah Mackenzie's career goals grew directly from her experiences supported by the Discovery Fund.
Give Together Scholarship Challenge
The Give Together Scholarship Challenge aims to raise an additional $10 million to support the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, the nation's first merit scholarship program.
Student Entrepreneurship
“What I learn in school really complements what I’m doing outside of the classroom.”
Heels and Hoops for Hope
“We named our company Blue Cup Productions, forever reminding us of Carolina and the special place we call home.”
Farm to Lab
“My heart is always at UNC.”
Ashton Martin Elected Student Body President
“It’s my job to leverage the incredible privilege I’ve been given.”
Sustainable is the New Black
"I came away thinking that I, too, could initiate change.”
Humanity Is Why We Do It
"The universe is made of stories, not of atoms."
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."
Generosity across generations
Inspiring the Carolina community to give for good...
A Tar Heel Trailblazer
Before he was the youngest NYU business school dean, he walked the brick pathways as a student at Carolina.
Giving Rise to Greatness
“Larry and Matt are those rare students who quietly and without fanfare change..."
The freedom to figure it out
The Morehead-Cain Scholarship gives students the opportunity to explore how their talents and interests can make the world a better place.
Forging a path through service
Andre Ceccotti ’18 had never heard of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when a high school teacher encouraged him to apply for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. But after witnessing the humility and drive of other Morehead-Cain hopefuls during a campus visit, Andre was sold on Carolina.