Funds
Center for Public Engagement with Science
Supports a network of field sites through semester-long, immersive experiences in North Carolina and abroad where students live and learn in diverse ecosystems — from mountains to coasts to urban environments while advancing education, research, and community engagement.
Charles M. and Shirley F. Weiss Endowment for Creativity in Performing Arts-Stone Center
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.
Eric and Laura Montross Fund
Provides support for the Department of Pediatrics at UNC Children's Hospital.
Graduate Medical Education Excellence Fund
Provides support for UNC Health Residents and Fellows for educational enrichment, research, professional travel, and emergency funding.
IE Director's Fund
Supports the director in expanding strategic partnerships with academic collaborators, advancing innovative research and educational initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders on critical environmental challenges.
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.
Medical Discovery Research Fund
Provides support for research at the earliest stages—before grant money can be applied for. Private support ensures that today’s promising ideas have a chance to become tomorrow’s breakthroughs!
School of Medicine Alumni Loyalty Fund
Provides support for student scholarships, faculty and educational enrichment. This fund is replacing Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund.
Sonja Haynes Stone Center Gift Fund
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.
Stone Center 20 for 20
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.