Explore Funds

Provides support for various performing arts initiatives of Carolina faculty, students, and staff who work in collaboration with the Stone Center in fulfilling its mission and is named for the late Professors Charles M. Weiss and Shirley F. Weiss.

Provides support for the Stone Center to respond to pressing programmatic needs and pursue new opportunities, as well as collaborate on innovative projects with faculty, students, and staff.

Provides support for the “20-for-20” initiative, which celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the Stone Center building, spanning from 2004 to 2024. This opportunity invites individuals to make a monthly recurring gift of $20, committed for 20 years, with the pledge broken into 5-year increments. The funds raised will go toward supporting the Stone Center’s Gift Fund, helping sustain its mission and programs over the long term.

Provides support for the visual arts programs and initiatives in the Brown Gallery and other spaces in the Stone Center building.

Provides donors with the opportunity to inscribe their name, a loved one’s name, their business, or in memoriam, to create a lasting legacy. A permanent brass plate with your inscription will be installed on the seat you select in the Stone Center Auditorium. Your named seat serves as a reminder of your commitment to the Stone Center’s mission.

Provides support for the maintenance of and resources for The Harbor, our newly renovated student-centered space on the Stone Center's third floor, designed to transform student learning and experience.

Named in honor of alumni Richard “Stick” Williams (Class of 1975) and Teresa Holland Williams (Class of 1977), whose generous seed gift established the endowment. Its purpose is to provide a permanent source of support that strengthens our sustainability, safeguards our mission and preserves the Stone Center’s lasting impact for generations to come.

Provides support for professional development experiences for students through internships with the Stone Center. The Fellowship, named for UNC-Chapel Hill alum Sean Douglas, a U.S. Army veteran, aviator and community leader, provides semester-long paid internships. Students work directly with Stone Center staff to develop meaningful service and engagement experiences on campus and in the surrounding communities. 

Provides support for an award to students who desire to travel abroad for a minimum of one semester. These students choose their own plans of study and report back to us upon completion of study. Fellowships awards range up to $2500 and are offered once per year.