Donor Profile
“I consider our support of economics at Carolina an excellent investment, and I look forward to staying closely involved with the department’s students and faculty. The graduate student gift was especially important to me because I know that it’s financially challenging for students to get out into the real world to gain experience that will make a difference in their careers.”
-Joe Kampf ’66, established a $1 million distinguished professorship and a $125,000 graduate student fund in the department of economics.
Changing the World: Jump-starting social entrepreneurship
Robin Richards Donohoe ’87 embraced her Carolina undergraduate career with gusto. She counseled new students at freshman camp. She was an officer of the Delta Delta Delta sorority for three years. She belonged to the Campus Y, Campus Crusade for.. [more]FEATURES
Kenan Music Scholar masters her art, gets down to business
Kenan Music Scholar and senior Ning Lee has appreciated the broad and holistic educational opportunity she has experience at Carolina. “It has been the best of both worlds because I have studied with renowned musicians and enjoyed the flexibility to pursue many avenues of scholarship," she said... [more]
Thorps receive Bill Little Award
Holden and Patti Thorp have received the William F. Little Award for Distinguished Service to the College of Arts and Sciences in recognition of their leadership and service as the University’s “First Couple.”.. [more]
Leaving a Legacy: Carolina couple’s planned gift supports Jewish studies
On September 22, 1951, Carolina junior Saralyn Bonowitz attended a party at the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house after the first football game of the season. That day, Carolina beat N.C. State – and Saralyn met ZBT Gene Oberdorfer, who.. [more]
For the Love of History: Clein gift benefits faculty, students
For serial entrepreneur Mark Clein ’81, crafting his strategy for supporting Carolina’s history department was a bit like running a startup company. “As with any enterprise, you want to make an impact with limited resources,” he said. “How can we.. [more]
Global Inspiration: McCain gift provides critical support for African and Afro-American studies
Wendell McCain Wendell McCain had dreamed of attending Princeton, or maybe even Georgetown, since he was in the fifth grade. But when the North Mecklenburg High School graduate earned a Morehead Scholarship to Carolina, he never looked back. “I was.. [more]
Carolina y el Espanol: Small town dream, big global impact
Carolina students taking Spanish can thank Duke Buchan III ’85 and his early obsession with the World Book Encyclopedia for innovative learning experiences that make the language more relevant than ever. .. [more]
Remembering Andy: Scholarship recipients reflect on influence beloved actor had on their lives
While millions of fans worldwide remember the late Andy Griffith ’49 as a beloved TV icon, a group of Carolina students have a personal connection to the actor and musician. Since 1973, Griffith’s philanthropy has provided critical tuition support for nearly 200 students majoring in music or dramatic art... [more]
Passing it On: Lifelong mentor makes bequest to help sociology graduate students
As a longtime faculty member in the department of sociology, Glen Elder (Ph.D. ’61) is aware of the funding challenges faced by its students. That’s why when he and his wife decided to make a planned gift to UNC, they chose to support graduate students in sociology... [more]
‘Doing Great Things in a Quiet Way’: Graduate student fellowship honors psychology professor
In a distinguished 40-year career at UNC, W. Grant Dahlstrom, Kenan Professor of Psychology, did great things in a quiet way. A graduate fellowship honoring Dahlstrom is now providing support for a clinical psychology student... [more]-- More News --