Gift Announcements

Stories celebrating philanthropic gifts and the impact donors make possible.

Carolina Stories

Bob Lauterborn smiles while standing next to a painting by his late wife on the wall in the background

6 min read

'Absolutely perfect'

Kathryn, Kevin and Henry Griffin smile at the camera in Sutton's Drug Store.

4 min read

Turning Carolina dreams into reality

Four dramatic art students stand on a subway staircase with Broadway posters in the background.

6 min read

Bring Broadway to Carolina

Meg Zomorodi smiles for a portrait in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Supporting nursing in our rural communities

A collage showing Roy Williams as he is now on the left and as a Carolina student on the right.

3 min read

Paying it forward

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Close up headshots of Susan and Ritch Allison with the western North Carolina mountains in the background.

4 min read

Why I Give: Supporting students after Helene

Van Weatherspoon

3 min read

Sisters Honor Late Father Through Philanthropy

Nikin and Rashmi Shah with their three children in front of a UNC sign.

4 min read

A Family’s Legacy of Education and Curiosity

Ilana Finley sits on a stool in front of a white cloth backdrop.

3 min read

‘Carolina gave me so much’

Luther Hodges shakes hands with a student.

2 min read

Luther Hodges Scholars

Pediatric dentist working on a child.

1 min read

Supporting future pediatric dentist residents