Business, work & the economy

Prepare students for life after graduation, using a Carolina education to address real-world challenges and better serve the state, nation and world. 

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Powering North Carolina’s workforce and economy

As North Carolina's flagship public university, UNC-Chapel Hill has a responsibility to drive economic growth and opportunity across the state. The University educates the nurses, social workers, teachers and business leaders North Carolina needs and supports economic vitality and community development across all 100 counties, building a stronger future for North Carolina.

Your support matters.

Help ensure North Carolina has the talent, leadership and innovation needed to meet tomorrow's challenges. Your support expands educational opportunities, strengthens communities and accelerates economic growth across the state.

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Business education

Help students apply business practices to real-world endeavors.

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Economic research

Through research, students can better understand their position in greater market trends.

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Real-world application

Preparing Tar Heels for the workforce is a top priority and can only be achieved through career services and industry engagement.

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Steven D. Bell Hall opens its doors

Steven D. Bell Hall opened its doors as UNC Kenan-Flagler’s newest space for learning, collaboration and innovation. The modern building doubles the space for teaching so that 50% more students can study undergraduate business. 

Support workforce preparation efforts

Help bring student innovations to real-world markets. In providing funding for novel projects and cutting-edge research, you’re helping students position themselves in a competitive marketplace. 

Center for the Business of Health

Provides support for the ongoing operations, programming, and research of the UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH) at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Use of funds may include supporting core programs that focus on co-curricular learning opportunities, interdisciplinary research and faculty support, student career development, new courses and offerings, and convening major events and symposia at the intersection of business and health.

Institute for Private Capital

Provides discretionary support for the Institute for Private Capital at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The Institute for Private Capital aims to promote a deep understanding of the role of private capital markets in the global economy.

Impact Awards

Impact Awards recognize current graduate students and recent graduate alumni whose research contributes to the educational, economic, physical, social or cultural well-being of North Carolina communities and citizens.

Fund for UNC Kenan-Flagler: MAC Program

Provides support for the dean's priorities and addresses areas of greatest need within the Master of Accounting (MAC) Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The funds can be used for various purposes including financial aid for students and program development.

Your support in action

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Making space for a dream fulfilled

Senior Addie Afeworki reflects on the scholarship that helped her thrive at Carolina.

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Mentorship helped graduating Peachtree Scholar find her path

For senior Grace Brown, the Peachtree Scholarship opened a community of mentors.

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Ask a Professor: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp on the history of leaders

The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professor discusses how we define leadership through history.

Contact us

Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support business, work and economy initiatives.