Carolina Giving

05/29/2026

As a first-generation student from Fayetteville, North Carolina, TK Pham '26 relied on the Carolina Covenant community to help her navigate the challenges of college life.

She's especially grateful for her mentor, biology professor Bob Goldstein, who played a major role in her time at Carolina, giving Pham advice, unique perspectives and the encouragement she needed to succeed at Carolina and beyond.

"He's always there to share his viewpoints, give me advice on how I can just be an adult living through life," Pham said. "I'm just really grateful to have just a constant support nearby."

Graduating Covenant Scholar TK Pham and professor Bob Goldstein reflect on the power of mentorship

05/28/2026

The Peachtree scholarship went beyond covering tuition for Grace Brown '26.

“The relationships were the most valuable part of my scholarship,” Grace shared. “The Peachtree Scholars program gave me a wonderful support network that helped me feel confident, supported, and ready for anything.”

Thanks to inspiring connections with donors like Lee '82 and Sunny '84 Burrows and Bill Moore '67 (MBA), Grace was able to switch majors, find exciting internships in London and at Shell and move to Houston for her first full-time job.

Read more about her journey.

For senior Grace Brown, the Peachtree Scholarship opened a community of mentors

05/14/2026

Sophomore Keya Mahajan '28 spent spring break in Maui — but not for the beaches.

Through International Projects at UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, Keya and her classmates traveled to Hawaii to document the ongoing recovery from the wildfires that devastated Lahaina. Their mission? To shine a light on the housing, environmental and climate challenges the community continues to face.

"I think journalism is the highest form of service," said Keya, a double major in economics and media and journalism. "This class is such an amazing opportunity provided by Hussman because it gives the kind of experience that most reporters never get a chance to do, especially in college."

Hussman students convey the aftermath of 2023 Hawaii wildfires through storytelling

05/08/2026

We’re so excited for commencement tomorrow! Are you ready to celebrate?

05/08/2026

Take a walk down memory lane, celebrating graduates at Commencement since 1832!

As Carolina prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026, see scenes from past graduation days.

05/07/2026

Hear from four inspiring Carolina alumni as they share their journeys and offer valuable tips for the graduating class in this Q&A!

Four Carolina alumni look back at lessons learned and imbue some wisdom to the graduating class.

05/06/2026

Celebrating heartfelt advice from legendary Tar Heel Roy Williams: There’s nothing like graduating from a place you truly love. Congrats to the Class of 2026! 💙🎓

At the Last Lecture, the Tar Heel alumnus and coaching legend told them “it doesn’t get any better” than graduating from the university he loves.

05/05/2026

Weeks into the spring semester of her sophomore year at Carolina, Caroline Robinson ‘26 was visiting her parents at home in Cary. Her mom noticed her necklace hung oddly and a lump was causing it to do so.

Within a week, Caroline began chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.

This weekend, Caroline will graduate from Carolina with a degree in nursing. Now a former patient of the UNC AYA Cancer Program, she reflects on balancing cancer treatment and college coursework, and how that experience shaped the way she hopes to care for others.

Revisiting the places and faces of a nursing student's cancer journey

05/04/2026

2024 Harvey E. Beech Scholarship recipient Angelica Foster ’25 (M.P.A.) is building a lasting legacy for her daughter and amplifying her impact as a bold, compassionate leader. She graduated from the M.P.A. program in December 2025, but she will be walking in the May 2026 commencement ceremony this weekend.

The scholarship eased the financial burden of returning to school, but its impact went beyond that. It made the possibility of attending a school like Carolina real for her daughter.

“I wanted her to see it,” Foster said. “I don’t want her growing up thinking it’s just a dream.”

Angelica Foster is redefining what it means to belong at Carolina