College of Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences Fund

Arts and Sciences Fund

Make a one-time or monthly gift to the Arts and Sciences Fund! Your support shapes the experience of every student in the College and makes an immediate impact on campus.

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Dean’s Circle

Join the Dean’s Circle with a gift of $1,500 or more to the Arts and Sciences Fund. Young alumni may join at the following levels: $500 for class of 2021-2025 and $1,000 for class of 2016-2020.

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Margaret Harper Society

Join the Margaret Harper Society with a gift of $5,000 or more to the Arts and Sciences Fund. In 1975, Margaret Harper became the first donor to the Foundation with a gift of $1,000, the equivalent of about $5,000 today.

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Challenges

Today, your gift will go further! By giving through one of our challenges, you can help unlock additional support for the College on GiveUNC. The alumni and friends who have generously offered these challenges, hope to encourage you to show your support today. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to maximize the impact your giving can have on an education like no other.

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Give Now to $20,000 for 20 Donors to the Center for Student Success

$20,000 for 20 Donors to the Center for Student Success

When 20 donors make a gift to the Center for Student Success, Janet Chess ’88 will unlock $20,000 to support the Center’s greatest needs.

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Give Now to $50,000 Dollar-for-Dollar Match

$50,000 Dollar-for-Dollar Match

Andrea & Bill Bates challenge you to join them in supporting the magic of live theatre at PlayMakers Repertory Company, the professional theatre in residence at UNC. Their family has cherished PlayMakers for generations—from the 1950s town-and-gown days to the Theatre’s professionalization in the 70s, to the launch of the 50th anniversary season. Your gift brings world-class artists from stage and film to perform alongside our professional company, supports six mainstage productions created entirely in-house, and opens the doors for students. Thanks for supporting our local gem!

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Give Now to $100,000 for 500 Gifts

$100,000 for 500 Gifts

$100,000 for 500 Gifts to the Arts and Sciences Fund: Help us unlock $100,000 in additional support when we reach 500 gifts, showing what Tar Heels can achieve together for the liberal arts. With thanks to the Arts and Sciences Foundation Board of Directors and the Dean’s Arts and Sciences Leadership Council for sponsoring this challenge. Give now!

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Give Now to $1,000 for 10 Gifts for Study Abroad

$1,000 for 10 Gifts for Study Abroad

Jennifer Manning ’89 ’91 will give $1,000 to the Phillips Passport Initiative if the College receives 10 gifts to funds supporting Study Abroad.

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Give Now to $50,000 Match for Gifts of $1,500+

$50,000 Match for Gifts of $1,500+

Every gift of $1,500 or more to the Arts and Sciences Fund will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $50,000. Join the Dean’s Circle, a vibrant community of alumni, parents and friends who champion the power of a liberal arts education. Your leadership gift strengthens every corner of the College. This challenge is sponsored by Dr. Jeffrey McKee Morrison ’80, DDS ’85 of the 1975 Society, inspiring others to lead through generosity. Give now!

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Give Now to Dollar-for-Dollar Match for Writing and Learning Center

Dollar-for-Dollar Match for Writing and Learning Center

A generous Carolina couple will match all gifts to the Writing and Learning Center dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

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Give Now to $50,000 for 50 Gifts to Friends of Honors Carolina

$50,000 for 50 Gifts to Friends of Honors Carolina

A generous friend of Honors Carolina will give $50,000 when 50 gifts are made to the Friends of Honors Carolina fund today. Gifts of all sizes count!

Departments

Academic Advising	Give Now to Academic Advising
African Studies Center	Give Now to African Studies Center
BeAM Makerspace	Give Now to BeAM Makerspace
Carolina Asia Center	Give Now to Carolina Asia Center
Carolina Center for Jewish Studies	Give Now to Carolina Center for Jewish Studies
Carolina Public Humanities	Give Now to Carolina Public Humanities
Center for European Studies and the Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies	Give Now to Center for European Studies and the Curriculum in Contemporary European Studies
Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies	Give Now to Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies
Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies	Give Now to Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies
Center for Student Success	Give Now to Center for Student Success
Center for the Study of the American South	Give Now to Center for the Study of the American South
Curriculum in Global Studies	Give Now to Curriculum in Global Studies
Curriculum in Peace, War and Defense	Give Now to Curriculum in Peace, War and Defense
Department of Aerospace Studies	Give Now to Department of Aerospace Studies
Department of African, African American and Diaspora Studies	Give Now to Department of African, African American and Diaspora Studies
Department of American Studies	Give Now to Department of American Studies
Department of Anthropology	Give Now to Department of Anthropology
Department of Applied Physical Sciences	Give Now to Department of Applied Physical Sciences
Department of Art and Art History	Give Now to Department of Art and Art History
Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies	Give Now to Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Department of Biology	Give Now to Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry	Give Now to Department of Chemistry
Department of City and Regional Planning	Give Now to Department of City and Regional Planning
Department of Classics	Give Now to Department of Classics
Department of Communication	Give Now to Department of Communication
Department of Computer Science	Give Now to Department of Computer Science
Department of Dramatic Art	Give Now to Department of Dramatic Art
Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences	Give Now to Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Department of Economics	Give Now to Department of Economics
Department of English and Comparative Literature	Give Now to Department of English and Comparative Literature
Department of Exercise and Sport Science	Give Now to Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Department of Geography	Give Now to Department of Geography
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures	Give Now to Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures
Department of History	Give Now to Department of History
Department of Linguistics	Give Now to Department of Linguistics
Department of Mathematics	Give Now to Department of Mathematics
Department of Military Science	Give Now to Department of Military Science
Department of Music	Give Now to Department of Music
Department of Naval Science	Give Now to Department of Naval Science
Department of Philosophy	Give Now to Department of Philosophy
Department of Physics and Astronomy	Give Now to Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Political Science	Give Now to Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience	Give Now to Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Department of Public Policy	Give Now to Department of Public Policy
Department of Religious Studies	Give Now to Department of Religious Studies
Department of Romance Studies	Give Now to Department of Romance Studies
Department of Sociology	Give Now to Department of Sociology
Department of Statistics and Operations Research	Give Now to Department of Statistics and Operations Research
Department of Women’s and Gender Studies	Give Now to Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
Environment, Ecology and Energy Program	Give Now to Environment, Ecology and Energy Program
Honors Carolina	Give Now to Honors Carolina
Institute for the Arts and Humanities	Give Now to Institute for the Arts and Humanities
Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Curriculum in Latin American Studies	Give Now to Institute for the Study of the Americas and the Curriculum in Latin American Studies
Institute of Marine Sciences	Give Now to Institute of Marine Sciences
Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence	Give Now to Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Matthew Gfeller Center	Give Now to Matthew Gfeller Center
Office of Undergraduate Education	Give Now to Office of Undergraduate Education
Parr Center for Ethics	Give Now to Parr Center for Ethics
Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program	Give Now to Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program
PlayMakers Repertory Company	Give Now to PlayMakers Repertory Company
Program for Public Discourse	Give Now to Program for Public Discourse
Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies	Give Now to Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Research Laboratories of Archaeology	Give Now to Research Laboratories of Archaeology
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program	Give Now to Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
School of Civic Life and Leadership	Give Now to School of Civic Life and Leadership
Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship	Give Now to Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship
Study Abroad Office	Give Now to Study Abroad Office
Summer Bridge	Give Now to Summer Bridge
UNC Bands	Give Now to UNC Bands
UNC Bluegrass Initiative	Give Now to UNC Bluegrass Initiative
UNC Latina/o Studies Program	Give Now to UNC Latina/o Studies Program
Writing and Learning Center	Give Now to Writing and Learning Center

Featured Initiatives

THRIVE Program

The UNC Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program is a no-cost clinical outreach initiative for veterans, active-duty military and first responders suffering from the effects of TBI, PTSD and related health concerns. The THRIVE Program delivers an interdisciplinary assessment and personal care plan to restore health, function and resilience. Since 2022, our 3-day evaluation has served more than 380 people ages 20–80+ and our 3-week Intensive Outpatient Program has treated more than 80 participants since 2023. Your donation will help us reach more of those who have selflessly served our country.

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Center for Student Success

The Center for Student Success enables all Carolina students to develop the skills and strategies needed to prosper academically, socially and professionally while at Carolina and after graduation. The Center fosters equal access to success across student populations through several programs: Summer Bridge, the Writing and Learning Center, Carolina Firsts, Peer Mentoring and Transfer Student Services. To better serve students, the College is moving the Center to the House Undergraduate Library in the heart of campus, increasing the Center’s space by 10,000 sq. ft. Renovations are scheduled to kickoff in summer 2026, with plans for the Center to open in their new location in spring 2027.

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Dr. J. Kimball King Distinguished Professorship

Named in honor of the late English professor J. Kimball King, a prolific scholar who was known for his approachability, his genuine interest in students’ literary tastes and his belief that great literature gives voice to feelings worthy of deep exploration. The Dr. J. Kimball King Distinguished Professorship will support a faculty member whose teaching and scholarship cultivate appreciation of and deeper connection with literature.

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