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Black and white portrait of John Henley.

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A strategic optimist

Patrick Dougherty arranging sticks for art project.

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A stickworks display for campus

Newspaper clipping of Dean Smith clipping basket off of basketball rim.

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Painting a fuller portrait of the man off the court

Micheal Clark smiling.

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Inspiring creativity in athletics health care

Joan Gillings speaks with Chancellor Carol Folt and Vivienne Benesch.

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Transforming the performing arts

Lori and Eric Sklut smile for a photo.

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Connecting a passion for faith with a passion for Carolina

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Art Changes Everything

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A game-changing gift for faculty

The Vetters stand with Chancellor Folt and David Routh on the football field.

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A Red, White and Carolina Blue Challenge

Football player wears black vest that reads Engineered to the exact specifications of the UNC Tar Heels.

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Giving to the future

Donna Sergi and David Bernstein stand on an outlook with mountains and farmland in the background.

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Honoring her mentor

The Shufords stand with University leadership holding up a sign for the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship.

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Transforming Carolina entrepreneurship