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Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

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A lifetime of giving

A portrait of the late Joan Gillings. Joan is leaning into the frame from the left and looking into the distance.

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A legacy of excellence, strength and opportunity

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

Betsy Steele and Geo. "Watts" Carr smiling for a photo.

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Inspired to give

James and Susan Moeser pose outdoors in front of South Building on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

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A Milestone Investment

Gladys and David McNelis sit on a bench in the NC Botanical Garden.

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Together in living, loving and giving

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An Epic Journey, An Epic Carolina Future

Joan Gillings speaks with Chancellor Carol Folt and Vivienne Benesch.

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Transforming the performing arts