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 contribute to the Arts and Sciences Fund annually. The post Seeds of Ingenuity first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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. The post Knott Family Foundation provides vital support to UNC’s THRIVE Program first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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. The post Four funds, one donor, 143+ opportunities first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
Recipient of the 2025 Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award, Goldstein receives support from the College's Margaret and Paul A. Johnston Professorship Fund. The post Bob Goldstein’s service spans the state first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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. The post Meet a Tar Heel: Radian Hong awarded the 2025 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
Q&A with Dean’s Circle member, Robert Laidlaw ’47, LLB ’50, Parent ’72 and ’75 The post Dean’s Circle Spotlight: Robert Laidlaw first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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. The post Institute for Arts and Humanities celebrates major fellowship program fundraising achievement first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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. The post Healing veterans and first responders through research first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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! The post Dean’s Circle Spotlight: Alexis Payton first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
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 post Distinguished service award presented to Bland Simpson ’73 first appeared on The Arts and Sciences Foundation.| The Arts and Sciences Foundation
Dean's Circle The College of Arts and Sciences recognizes annual donors to the Arts and Sciences Fund of $1,500 or more as members of the Dean’s Circle. These alumni, friends and parents make a difference in the lives of College students and faculty every day through their leadership level support. We are incredibly grateful| The Arts and Sciences Foundation - The Arts and Sciences Foundation at the Un...
