“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

Two women stand inside the Klaviyo offices. There are snake plants and a screen behind them.
March 27, 2024

Lovelace Fund for Discovery Spotlight: Lydia Owens ’27 on learning from public health researchers in Boston

Over spring break, Lydia Owens ’27 went to Boston with a Lovelace Fund for Discovery…

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A group of six women wearing matching Centennial t-shirts smile for the camera underneath a tent outside on a summer day. They are standing behind a table with pens and notepads, a “Centennial Water Outreach” sign, an iPad, and branded collateral.
March 27, 2024

Morehead-Cain Scholars to address civic engagement, clean energy for Civic Collaboration

Morehead-Cain is preparing to launch the 2024 Civic Collaboration program this summer with partnering organizations…

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Carolina students explore ‘donut economics’ under tutelage of Eugenia Chow ’24
February 23, 2024

Carolina students explore ‘donut economics’ under tutelage of Eugenia Chow ’24

Eugenia Chow ’24 is teaching a C-START (Carolina Students Taking Academic Responsibility through Teaching) course…

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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.