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Learn more about the people, places and programs at Carolina that illustrate what private giving can help achieve. Explore their stories.

Carolina Stories

Robert Herrington smiles with his wife and son on the field during a Carolina Football game.

2 min read

A red, white and Carolina blue connection

Tianzhen Nie with arms outstretched standing on an overlook with the city and coastline in the background.

1 min read

Studying abroad, serving others

1 min watch

A skill set for North Carolina

Kayleigh Olecki smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Scholarship helps recruit a top student

Barry Frederick smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Expanding horizons at Carolina

Reina Kinnaly smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

First-generation student planning to give back

Big check presentation on the basketball court during Late Night.

1 min read

Hoops for relief

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Anne and Bill Harrison smile with a pool and large hydrangea bush in the background.

2 min read

A global mission

Angum Check smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background

2 min read

An opportunity to go home

Elarnta Darden smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background.

2 min read

Small town reared, international bound

Danny Hage holds up a framed world map.

2 min read

A transformational experience