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Raegan Murphy smiling and working in a garden.

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The best videos of 2025

Jason Mihalik, Denise Singleton and Shawn Kane pose at the inaugural Knott Family Bridging Ceremony. Denise is holding a THRIVE plaque.

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Family gift honors veterans' journey through recovery

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

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A lifetime of giving back

Three men in hardhats stand in a water treatment plant. The man in the middle is pointing at a piece of equipment.

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Your videos, wrapped!

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

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Carolina students throw caps into the air with fireworks in the background during commencement at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

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Rewind: The top 12 photos of 2024

Portrait of Jashawnna Gladney smiling.

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A continuation of advocacy

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Going beyond degree completion

Tom Kenan ’59 (center) with (from left) Robert Baynard, Lawrence Gray ’86, Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts and Vice Chancellor for Development Mike Andreasen.

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Carolina honors Tom Kenan for lifetime of giving and service

Left to right: Dr. Dana Lebo; Hilary Lithgow; Sam Rodriguez (submitted photo)

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Empowering veterans in unconventional ways

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

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Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.

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Helping Veterans Thrive