Explore the stories of how alumni and friends help fuel the progress of scientists, humanists, artists, entrepreneurs and technologists at the College of Arts and Sciences every day.
Reflecting on 50 Years of Stories
Every gift creates an experience; every experience becomes a story. Some of these stories appear in a commemorative book tracing the Arts and Sciences Foundation’s evolution since 1975.
Seeds of Ingenuity
Powered by gifts to the Arts and Sciences Fund, the Dean’s discretionary fund, the College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new Seed Funding Program in the Office of Research and Innovation. Read on to learn more about two (of many) research projects made possible by the alumni and friends who co
Knott Family Foundation provides vital support to UNC’s THRIVE Program
With a gift to the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program, siblings Virginia “Fifi” Leachman ’09 and David Knott ’08 and their mother, Virginia Knott ’72, of the Knott Family Foundation have endowed the Knott Family THRIVE Program Bridging Ceremony.
Four funds, one donor, 143+ opportunities
What do an art major, an undergraduate researcher in botany, a music major and a pre-business economics major have in common? They are all supported by funds established by one donor: Herbert Mayo ’65.
Bob Goldstein’s service spans the state
Recipient of the 2025 Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award, Goldstein receives support from the College’s Margaret and Paul A. Johnston Professorship Fund.
Meet a Tar Heel: Radian Hong awarded the 2025 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship was generously endowed by Frank B. Hanes Sr. in 2001 to recruit the best and most creative undergraduates to Chapel Hill.
Dean’s Circle Spotlight: Robert Laidlaw
Q&A with Dean’s Circle member, Robert Laidlaw ’47, LLB ’50, Parent ’72 and ’75
Institute for Arts and Humanities celebrates major fellowship program fundraising achievement
In 2025, thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities met its fundraising goal for its flagship Faculty Fellowship Program.
Healing veterans and first responders through research
In 2021, Carolina researcher Jason P. Mihalik launched the THRIVE Program in the College to provide intensive, holistic care to veterans and first responders. We recently chatted with Mihalik about how the program has evolved since then and where it’s headed.
Dean’s Circle Spotlight: Alexis Payton
Being a part of the Dean’s Circle means you’re helping to shape the future of the College of Arts and Sciences in profound ways. But what motivates you to make such a difference? Read on to see what Dean’s Circle member Alexis Payton had to say!
Distinguished service award presented to Bland Simpson ’73
Bland Simpson ’73, Kenan Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing, was presented the William F. Little Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his extraordinary work as a writer, composer, musician, playwright and distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Legacy of Pepper Dowd: 50 Years of Philanthropy
As an inaugural member of the Arts and Sciences Foundation, Pepper Dowd promoted private giving during her tenure and beyond.
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