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Portrait of David Fitzhugh with Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic.

4 min read

Meet a Bell Ringer: David Fitzhugh

UNC alumni Heath Massey (BA ’83), left, and John Mitchener (BSBA ’81).

4 min read

New eminent professorship to support melanoma research

Dr. Joseph Muenzer with Cathy Bryson and Vaughn Bryson.

2 min read

Pioneering care for rare diseases

Bill and Dana Starling with a view of mountains in the background

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Starling gift establishes UNC Suicide Prevention Institute

Travis Williams speaks with a patient at MAHEC Family Medical Center

3 min read

Going Where They Are Needed Most

Tom and Nancy Chewning stand with their daughter Wilson.

2 min read

Venture philanthropy

Portrait of Courtney Chaaban.

2 min read

Analyzing adolescent ACLs

Bettie McKaig and Ross Vaughan pose in front of the ocean in the Galapagos

6 min read

From loss to legacy

Cynthia Bulik smiling for a portrait.

2 min read

Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative: Every dollar matters

Cheryl and Ken Williams hold a framed artwork and smile for a photo with David Routh.

2 min read

Helping to unlock the mysteries of cancer

Leaders on stage during a Pope Foundation gift event.

1 min read

An investment in people

Black and white portrait of John Henley.

1 min read

A strategic optimist