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Funds

Master Plan-Herbarium

Provides capital support for the UNC Herbarium.

Morehead-Cain Scholarship Fund

Provide support for the Morehead-Cain Program at Carolina, the first program of its kind in the United States. Morehead-Cain identifies the most promising young leaders across our state, nation and world, and invests in a transformational college experience at Carolina that prepares them for a lifetime of impact.

Public Health Leadership and Practice

Provides essential resources to connect public health research with real-world practice by training professionals and partnering with communities to improve population health.

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 Chancellor's Science Scholars Fund

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.

The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences Fund

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

The Institute for Convergent Science Program Fund

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

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.