College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit on campus and the heart of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The College is where all first-year students begin their academic journey.

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Your support inspires greatness.

With your support, the UNC College of Arts and Sciences can advance a superlative educational foundation through the liberal arts, prepare graduates for work and world, and invest in world-renowned faculty, research and facilities.

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Advance a superlative liberal arts foundation

Prepare students to think critically, communicate clearly and lead with purpose by strengthening advising, expanding opportunity and attracting top faculty.

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Prepare graduates for work and world

Help our students build adaptable skills to thrive in the workforce and contribute as engaged citizens by ensuring they gain real-world experience through study abroad, internships and research.

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Fuel a better future

Invest in world-renowned faculty, research and facilities.

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Four funds, one donor, 143+ opportunities

What do an art major, an undergraduate researcher in botany, a music major and a pre-business economics major have in common? They are all supported by funds established by one donor: Herbert Mayo ’65.

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Cultivating ‘the best within us’ to serve the greater good.

The College’s strength is its interdisciplinary approach to teaching, research and public service spanning the arts and sciences.

12 graduate programs

ranked in the top 30 by U.S. News & World Report

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$125 million

in annual research funding

80%

of all Carolina students graduate with at least one major in the College

83%

of all undergraduate hours at Carolina are taught by College faculty

Arts and Sciences Foundation

The Arts and Sciences Foundation at UNC-Chapel Hill exists to raise philanthropic support for the highest development priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences. Under the leadership and governance of its Board of Directors, and with support from alumni and friends of the College, the Foundation works to grow and steward the College’s endowment. Learn more about how you can support the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Support the College of Arts and Sciences

Every gift to the College makes a difference. A number of giving opportunities and priorities allow you to tailor your gift to the areas you wish to support.

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Arts and Sciences Fund

Provides support for the College’s highest priorities — recruiting and retaining faculty, enhancing student engagement, deepening academic excellence and achieving global impact.

Center for Student Success Relocation Fund

The fund will support the Center for Student Success's move from South Campus to the Robert B. House Undergraduate Library.

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.

THRIVE Program General Fund

Provides support for the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program, whose mission is to serve veterans and first responders by improving the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain injuries through clinical practice, research and education.

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Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support the College of Arts and Sciences’ mission.

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Anne Collins

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director

anne.collins@unc.edu (919) 962-6183

“I give to the College because I was an Elizabeth ‘Pepper’ Dowd scholar as an undergraduate student. That scholarship was a huge help to me, and I’d like to pay it forward...I want to continue to enrich all of what Carolina has to offer.”

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Alexis Payton '20, MS '21

“This is the place that gave me my education and my livelihood…I believe, if you have the ability to give back, it’s great to keep the institutions going. I may not give a lot, but I know my donations are helping.”

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Robert Laidlaw ’47, LLB ’50, Parent ’72 and ’75

“We choose to support the Arts and Sciences Fund because we believe in the noble work of molding the next generation of leaders. The undergraduate endeavor must be encouraged, and we aim to continue our support each year for the excellent education provided by the College of Arts and Sciences.”