A DECADE OF COLLECTIVE GENEROSITY
Your Generosity. Their Possibilities.
Behind every transformative Morehead-Cain experience is a community that believes in the potential of young leaders.
For a decade, alumni have demonstrated that belief through their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the Morehead-Cain Program. In fiscal year 2026, Morehead-Cain celebrated its tenth consecutive year of alumni giving participation exceeding 50 percent, a remarkable testament to the enduring connection alumni share.
But the impact of that generosity extends far beyond participation numbers.
It’s reflected in the scholars who discover new strengths, the communities they serve, the relationships they build, and the opportunities they create for others.
Because of you, the Morehead-Cain experience continues to evolve, expand, and transform lives.
Where Your Support Goes
PERSONAL STORIES
Because of Morehead-Cain . . .
Every scholar’s journey is different. But behind each experience is a community that helps make the extraordinary possible.
Throughout November, scholars and alumni are sharing the experiences, relationships, and defining moments they’ve carried with them from Morehead-Cain.
Their stories offer a glimpse into what your generosity makes possible, and why it matters.
Discovering a new passion
A summer of coastal research led math major Alexandra Newmark ’27 to fall in love with marine science . . . and rethink her future.
Turning ambition into experience
Aspiring sports agent Josiah Young ’27 built confidence, forged connections, and explored his future through a summer in sports technology.
Connecting neighbors to help
Through Civic Collaboration, Aran Jaiman ’29 turned community interviews into an app connecting Twin Cities residents with aid and shelter.
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YOUR IMPACT IN ACTION
Investing in Potential. Empowering Leaders.
What does the generosity of the Morehead-Cain community make possible?
It helps us identify promising young leaders, invest in their development, and empower them to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
Explore four ways the Morehead-Cain experience continues to grow and evolve, with the support of alumni like you.
College As It Should Be
Your support gives scholars room to explore, take risks, and discover their purpose. Hands-on experiences, reflection, and alumni guidance help them understand who they are and how they can lead.
Identifying Potential
your generosity supports the work of identifying promising young leaders. Through personal connection and thoughtful evaluation, Morehead-Cain looks beyond a polished application to recognize character, initiative, and the capacity to lead.
Commitment to Community
Alumni generosity takes many forms: offering guidance, opening doors, sharing experiences, and making gifts. Together, these contributions sustain a community that supports scholars and alumni throughout their lives.
New Pathways
Your generosity expands access to the Morehead-Cain experience. Through Sophomore Selection and the Global Fellows Program, more students at Carolina and around the world gain opportunities to develop their potential and contribute to the community.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Reflecting on Our Impact. Imagining What’s Next.
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
More Than a Gift. A Lifelong Commitment.
What makes Morehead-Cain extraordinary isn’t only the opportunities available to scholars. It’s the community of people who help create them.
Every alumni mentor who offers guidance. Every graduate who opens a door. Every volunteer who gives their time, expertise, or encouragement. Every donor who invests in what’s possible.
Each strengthens the experience for the next generation.
This Day of Giving, we’re celebrating all the ways the community shows up for one another, and the remarkable things we can accomplish together.
Thank you for being part of it.
The Next Chapter Starts With You.
For everything you’ve made possible, and everything we’ll accomplish together, thank you. Your continued support helps create extraordinary opportunities for the next generation of Morehead-Cain Scholars.