“I’m a Morehead-Cain Scholar. My life has changed forever. I’m now able to do things that I could only dream of before. I can try things that I never thought I would have the ability to try.”

Christopher Arraya | Class of 2026

Facts and Stats

145 Scholars

serving in a leadership position of a campus organization

3 Chancellor’s Awards

14 Scholars

serving in UNC Undergraduate Student Government

64 Scholars

engaged in teaching assistant or research assistant roles

10 Catalyze Podcast Episodes Produced by the Scholar Media Team

Scholars in the News

There are two photos. In the one on the left, Charles Konkolics ’26 takes a selfie wearing a blue athletic t-shirt. There are mountains and natural brush behind him. In the one on the right, Charles is juggling on a rock overlooking the coast. There are buildings and the ocean in the background.
April 09, 2024

A Semester of Hope: Studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa with Charles Konkolics ’26

Written by Flavia Nunez Ludeiro ’26 of the Morehead-Cain Scholar Media Team Last semester, Charles…

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Four backpackers hike through a canyon in the Utah wilderness on a cloudy day. They are carrying hiking sticks, backpacks, and sleeping mats.
March 27, 2024

Sophomore Selection scholars explore canyon wilderness over spring break

The fifteen new Sophomore Selection scholars embarked on their first Summer Enrichment Program experience over…

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The cohort of scholars smile for a group photo in a conference center room.
March 27, 2024

Scholar cohort completes year-long Dialogue & Discourse program

The inaugural Dialogue and Discourse experience for junior and senior scholars concluded in March. The…

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Faculty Appreciation Lunch January 26 2024

Charting Paths

The Morehead-Cain Class of 2024 honored a group of faculty and staff members from UNC–Chapel Hill on January 26 for their excellence in teaching, mentorship, and dedication to student success.

For the 2024 Faculty Appreciation Luncheon, graduating seniors nominated individuals who have had a significant impact on their education, professional development, and personal growth at Carolina.