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Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

Meghan Parker leans on Cam's shoulder at Titus' funeral.

5 min read

Titus strong

Amelia and Makenzie Kahn sit at a table, each with a cake in front of them.

6 min read

Marking different milestones

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

4 min read

Family gift honors veterans' journey through recovery

Michael Kennedy speaking at a podium

4 min read

Q&A with Michael Kennedy

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

1 min watch

Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Professor Ibrahim smiling at the camera in the lobby of Gillings on U.N.C. campus.

8 min read

Biostatistics: More than just numbers

Ward family handed off the donations to UNC Health staff.

3 min read

Toy drive supports UNC Children’s

Brent Harrison stands on a beach.

2 min read

Hope for hemophilia

Tom and Nancy Chewning stand with their daughter Wilson.

2 min read

Venture philanthropy