Impact Stories
Gift to support philanthropy fellow is a fitting legacy for devoted Tar Heel
The Charles M. Shaffer Jr. Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropy Fund, established in honor of a late Carolina alumnus and philanthropist, will support the work of the Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program in pursuit of giving back.
A Family’s Legacy of Education and Curiosity
A strong affinity for UNC and a profound belief in the life changing influence of education inspired Nikin ’05 and Rashmi ’05 Shah to establish the Tilak and Aruna Shah Biomedical Engineering Scholarship.
Lives guided by great books
The new Weldon Thornton Society and Teaching Award affirm the central place of the humanities in the arts and sciences tradition that has long defined a Carolina education.
$10 Million Gift Seeks to Ignite a ‘Humanities Renaissance’ at UNC-Chapel Hill
A major gift from UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus Stephen H. Israel ’66, Vice Chairman Emeritus of Korn Ferry, will provide full Honors Carolina scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a major in the humanities.
Carolina honors Tom Kenan for lifetime of giving and service
Kenan becomes the first recipient of the Lux Libertas Philanthropy Award.
Carolina research takes the world stage
Message about tech use and teens’ well-being connects during World Economic Forum.
Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor
Inspired by memories in and beyond the classroom, a group of alumni work to honor the late professor Kimball King.
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