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Donor Spotlight: Dionne Colbert

For triple Carolina graduate Dionne Colbert, the reasons to give back in life start with her overall philosophy. “I truly believe that to whom much is given, much is required,” she said.
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Student Spotlight: Daniel Bolick

Carolina senior Daniel Bolick is one of the few Asian Americans to ever suit up for the Tar Heel varsity basketball team. Having realized his dream to be one of Roy's Boys and anchoring the fan-favorite groups of subs dubbed "Blue Steel," he has even higher aspirations.
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Faculty Spotlight: Marta Civil

Marta Civil is one of the three new Latina faculty members who joined the UNC School of Education this year. Her efforts and those of her colleagues on preparing teachers to be successful in more diverse settings aim to further expand teacher education and place issues related to Latina/o teching and learning at the forefront of education pedagogy. Read more...

Alumni Spotlight: Irene Owens

Irene Owens isn’t your typical librarian. In fact, she says there is really no such thing. She and her colleagues and peers across the state and nation are bona fide information scientists, a discipline that is gaining popularity among undergraduate students at UNC and other area institutions as well. Read more...

Staff Spotlight: Herbert Lee Davis Jr.

Herbert Lee Davis Jr. spent three decades in UNC’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions before retiring this year. During that time he supposes he’s seen just about everything, and he wouldn’t change a thing. Read more...


Featured Giving Opportunity: The James and Patricia Leak Fund for Nursing Research

During her second year of doctoral studies Ashley Leak approached the advancement office about starting a fund that would thank and recognize the support of her parents, James and Patricia Leak. Over the next three years she raised enough money to surprise her parents by announcing the fund at graduation in May. Read more...