Student life & well-being

Support a vibrant, inclusive campus experience that fosters belonging, tradition and lifelong connection to Carolina while supporting the whole student academically, emotionally and personally.

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Providing education in a vibrant setting

We champion a campus where innovation, leadership and discovery are not only expected but encouraged. By supporting our student population and fostering a positive campus culture, you can help our student population stay empowered.

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A conversation with a Student Body President

Adolfo Alvarez ’26 went from not knowing if he was going to attend college to becoming UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2025-26 student body president — nothing short of an incredible journey.

Your support in action

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Fighting hunger, feeding hope

Carolina students, faculty and partners are fighting food insecurity and building lasting solutions through the Carolina Hunger Initiative.

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A journey beyond Darwin

Sarah McGlothlin explores the human side of adaptation and care in the Galápagos.

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Ask a Professor: Anne Maheux on generative AI use among adolescents

The assistant professor in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences and Winston Family Distinguished Fellow at the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development discusses how the use of digital media, including generative AI, impacts teens.

Support a world-class education

Your support allows Carolina students to prosper in their coursework, extracurriculars and personal lives, allowing students to leave Chapel Hill better than they found it. 

Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Program

The Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs enhance students' academic performance, retention and overall development both personally and professionally, to promote graduation in secondary and post-secondary education.

Friends of Honors Carolina

Provides support for strategic advancements within Honors Carolina.

The School of Social Work Social Justice Fund

Provides support for students who enhance racial and cultural diversity.

The Carolina Fund

Provide flexible funding to meet critical needs and seize emerging opportunities that will enrich the student experience and advance faculty research and scholarship.

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 student life and well-being.