School of Nursing
Grounded in the belief that every person deserves safe, compassionate, evidence-based care, we prepare practice-ready nurses who are confident, competent and dedicated to advancing health for all.
A new home for Carolina Nursing
Investing in our new Nursing Education Building helps fully equip this state-of-the-art space — expanding enrollment, preparing more practice-ready nurses and enhancing education and research to address the growing nursing shortage.
Faculty support
With a national nursing faculty shortage, recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty is critical. Endowed professorships and faculty support provide resources to attract, develop and retain exceptional nurse educators and researchers at Carolina.
Student support
Your support helps students across all programs succeed through scholarships, emergency funding, research support and academic and clinical resources, removing financial barriers and preparing more nurses to meet the growing demand for care.
Building the future of nursing
At this pivotal time for nursing, your investment in the UNC School of Nursing helps prepare the next generation of nurses to lead, innovate and strengthen care for communities across North Carolina and beyond — advancing health for all.
Graduating college as a student and former patient
An unexpected diagnosis abruptly shifted the life of Caroline Robinson ’26 in her sophomore year.
'Absolutely perfect'
Bob Lauterborn, a former Hussman School of Journalism and Media professor, honors his late wife, Sylvia Lauterborn, and creates lasting impact through a funded fellowship program for oncology nursing.
Supporting nursing in our rural communities
A new program will provide support, mentoring and funding for UNC School of Nursing graduates who commit to serving in rural areas for three years after graduation.
Kelly Kirby
Serves as the School’s chief development officer, leading efforts to engage and support donors, alumni and friends through development, stewardship, communications and events.
Monica Music
Partners with donors to connect their philanthropic interests with opportunities that support the School’s mission and priorities.
Deanna Wilkie
Leads donor relations and stewardship, ensuring a thoughtful donor experience through meaningful acknowledgment and reporting on the impact of giving.
Katella Silva
Manages the planning and execution of donor events and coordinates key stewardship efforts, ensuring meaningful and timely acknowledgments, tributes and donor experiences.
Valerie Howard
Samantha Krupa, BSN '26
