Testimonials

“It was a great privilege to be accepted into the McNair Program at UNC because not only did it give me the opportunity to perform research in a prestigious laboratory, I gained the knowledge and experience on how to apply to graduate school. By doing this program I have gained life long skills, knowledge, and friends.”

– Brianne Broughton 2010-2011 McNair Scholar, Biomedical Sciences major.

“McNair has put me in a position to challenge myself intellectually. The program has given me thesupport necessary to flourish academically. Thank you McNair for giving me the encouragement to pursue my academic interests beyond my bachelor's degree.”

– Michel Infante, 2009-2010 McNair Scholar, Doctoral Student in Sociology at Texas A & M

“I am so grateful that I was awarded the opportunity to be a McNair Scholar. The program prepared me for my future. McNair supplied me with knowledge, resources, and confidence.” 

- Azhia Long, 2010-2011 UNC McNair Scholar, currently applying to M.A. programs in Higher Education Administration

“The McNair program enabled me to perform graduate level research and push myself academically farther than I knew I could go. I am grateful that I was privileged enough to be chosen to participate and complete this fantastic, challenging and enlightening program.” 

-Shanece Washington, 2010-2011 UNC McNair Scholar, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology major.

“McNair has expanded my undergraduate academic horizon so I can excel in my future academic research endeavors."

- Kyle Jones 2011-2012 Scholar, Sociology major.

“The McNair Scholars Program is the best challenge, the best privilege, the best support structure, and the best resource for graduate school preparation. I would not have been as prepared for, or as successful in, my graduate career without them.”