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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.

Empowers the dean to invest strategic resources toward key priorities and high-impact initiatives that advance the mission of Carolina Law.

Provides support for the Externship Program, connecting Carolina Law students with mentored, hands‑on legal experience alongside judges and practicing attorneys.

Provides support to expand global learning opportunities for Carolina Nursing students and faculty through study abroad, international virtual collaboration and visiting scholars — preparing nurses to improve health across cultures and communities.

Provides support for clinical preceptor placements and related nursing student needs.

Provides support for undergraduate students to expand their understanding of service, connect academic and community-based experiences and build their capacity to have a positive impact through service. Scholars complete rigorous program components and create a portfolio reflecting their individual scholarship and world experiences.

Provides support for talented low-income transfer students to receive support to enroll into Carolina & graduate as Tar Heels.

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.

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.

The Weiss Urban Livability Program supports talented graduate students who seek to improve urban livability.