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March 08, 2021
This spring, on April 14, “Bears Give Back” offers the UNC community near and far an opportunity to make a difference by giving to funds they support and believe in – from student scholarships to specific programs and initiatives.
November 09, 2020
As UNC continues to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNC donors form the generous and sometimes unseen community committed to helping students remain enrolled and on track to complete their education.
January 10, 2020
District 6 graduate Andrew Alirez never had much of a choice about whether he would be a wrestler, but he did have options about where to compete at the college level. UNC’s program and head coach made that decision easy.
November 20, 2018
Bear Tuesday, UNC’s community-driven day of giving, is right around the corner! Join the UNC community on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in making a gift to the area of campus that you’re most passionate about.
November 16, 2018
The Don V. and Dwylia R. Felt Scholarship Endowment was established in 2011 with the intent to help students like Tasha Westhoff overcome financial barriers and achieve their dreams.
November 08, 2018
#BearTuesday is right around the corner! This annual day of giving is your opportunity to support a campus cause that’s close to your heart. For Nancy Wendirad ’05, that cause is the Cumbres Teacher Preparation Program.
November 02, 2018
The one stop located in Campus Commons to be re-named Bear Central
October 07, 2018
Thank you to our alumni for celebrating a fun Homecoming 2018 weekend. Check out our top ten highlights from alumni and student celebrations.
October 05, 2018
Although they live more than 1,000 miles apart, and their time as UNC students is separated by more than 30 years, Alumnus Richard Smith, BS ’81, and Sophomore Darren DeLaCroix have more in common than meets the eye.
August 20, 2018
UNC President Andy Feinstein shares his start of term thoughts with UNC's alumni community.
August 14, 2018
From residence hall move in to new student traditions like forming a giant UNC on the lawn in front of Lawrenson Hall, alumni remember a lot about their first semester of UNC. As part of UNC's fall Bear Welcome week, alumni are encouraged to share their favorite UNC Bear Welcome memories and advice for incoming students. Share your story with the UNC Alumni Association or post your thoughts through @UNCBearsAlumni using #UNCBears to keep your favorite Bear Welcome traditions alive.
July 09, 2018
Scholarship recipients and twin sisters Sandra and Cassandra Toca help donors understand that scholarship funds offer more than financial support.