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Funds

Institute for the Environment - Greatest Needs

This fund provides the UNC Institute for the Environment with the flexibility to deploy resources where they are most needed to support core programs, advance emerging research, and respond to urgent environmental challenges.

Master Plan-Herbarium

Provides capital support for the UNC Herbarium.

School of Data Science and Society "Founders Fund"

Your contribution supports events, programs and activities that bring together perspectives from across campus and beyond to advance data science research, education and practice at Carolina.

School of Information and Library Science Fund

Provides support for core programs to support information and library science students and faculty, as well as classroom and technology upgrades that facilitate learning and research.

The Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability

Provides discretionary support for the Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability drives responsible thought leadership and education to accelerate progress in social and environmental sustainability through innovative and profitable business solutions.

The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences Fund

Provides support for the Earth / Geological Sciences, Marine Sciences, and Environmental Sciences programs.

The Susan Grey Akers Scholarship Fund

Inspired by Susan Grey Akers’ trailblazing legacy, this fund enhances the MSLS student experience by providing resources that foster academic achievement, professional growth and opportunities to learn and lead.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center

Provides discretionary support for the Energy Center at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center promotes achieving an effective, consensus national energy policy that addresses the dual energy challenge — providing plentiful, affordable and secure energy while materially reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and educating students in all sectors of the energy industry.

UNC Sustainability Fund

Supports Sustainable Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill’s central hub for advancing sustainability by connecting campus operations, academics, and research, tracking progress, and engaging the community in hands-on efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term well-being.