Explore Funds

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.

Provide support for the CommUniversity Youth Program (CYP) is the Stone Center’s longest-running outreach program. CYP, founded by Carolina students in 1992, serves an enrichment program for K-12 scholars. Communiversity Youth Program is supported by volunteers from the campus community and takes place after school, four days per week during the academic year.

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.

Honors the work and life of Barry Hounshell, former faculty member at the UNC School of Education, and his wife, Ann, in hopes of reminding students and faculty members of the importance of mentoring and developing lifelong commitments to their students in the UNC School of Education.

Provides support for merit-based scholarships, access to cutting-edge research opportunities, professional development, leadership training, mentorship and programming designed for academic and future success.

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.

Supports faculty committed to groundbreaking basic research and the translational work needed to move discoveries into the world through translational excellence.

The Pit Renovation Fund provides support for the renovation and renewal of The Pit, enhancing this iconic campus gathering place for Carolina students and the University community.