IMPACT IN ACTION

Private giving helps turn possibility into progress across Carolina. It opens doors for students, advances research, strengthens programs and creates impact far beyond campus.

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How private giving makes an impact

A Carolina Blue thread runs through every gift, every opportunity and every breakthrough made possible by private support. Below, you’ll find stories and reports that bring this impact to life — from student opportunity to research and service across Carolina.

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Open doors for students

Scholarships, support and access helps students come to Carolina and thrive.

EXPLORE STUDENT STORIES for Open doors for students

Advance discovery

Philanthropy fuels research, innovation and faculty excellence that improve lives.

EXPLORE DISCOVERY STORIES for Advance discovery

Strengthen programs & places

Donor support helps schools, units and campus initiatives do more for Tar Heels and beyond.

EXPLORE PROGRAM SUPPORT STORIES for Strengthen programs & places

Serve North Carolina and beyond

Giving supports health, outreach, service and public-facing work across communities.

EXPLORE OUTREACH STORIES for Serve North Carolina and beyond

Impact spotlight

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Access, Affordability & Scholarships
4 min read

The Pogue Endowment keeps on giving back

Without the financial burden of paying for college, and with the support of dedicated faculty mentors, Adam Sherif has also had ample opportunity to pursue passions outside the classroom.

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Libraries & Knowledge Access
4 min read

Planned gift to University Library honors parents

A retired librarian’s gift will create endowment funds supporting library collections.

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Health, Medicine & Scientific Discovery
8 min read

Donor funding bridges innovation ‘valley of death’

Strategic giving is critical in helping Carolina researchers translate their research into real-world solutions.

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Athletics
2 min read

$9 million gift knocks it out of the park for Carolina Baseball

An anonymous donor fuels Carolina Baseball and challenges others to help match the investment.

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Campaign for Carolina

Donors, alumni and friends helped expand opportunity, advance discovery and strengthen Carolina’s impact through the Campaign for Carolina. 

Explore campaign impact

Reports and resources

Explore reports and resources that show how philanthropy supports Carolina’s priorities and people.

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Annual Reports

Explore reports that show how philanthropy supports Carolina’s priorities and people.

READ ANNUAL REPORTS for Annual Reports

The Endowment

Learn how endowment support provides long-term funding for Carolina’s future.

Read about the endowment for The Endowment