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May 20, 2026

Research spotlight: Global fellow advances greener battery manufacturing

This story was originally published via the UNC Department of Applied Physical Sciences on May…

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May 19, 2026

The Catalyze podcast: Meet the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows: Güneş Tuğcu ’26 of Boğaziçi University

Morehead-Cain Global Fellow Güneş Tuğcu ’26 This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows…

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Catalyze Podcast

Catalyze features conversations with alumni, scholars, and friends as they share their Carolina experiences, career evolutions, individual leadership approaches, and all kinds of stories of transformation.

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March 31, 2026

Morehead-Cain featured in SmartBrief on leadership development

Morehead-Cain was recently highlighted in SmartBrief for the Program’s innovative approach to leadership development and…

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Four students stand smiling in front of a marina of boats in the San Diego Harbour.
July 29, 2025

Increasing housing access in San Diego through Civic Collaboration

This summer, Morehead-Cain Scholars Julia Ballou ’27, Harini Alluri ’28, Sarah Archer ’28, and Raima…

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July 28, 2025

Innovating AI services for the aging in Asheville through Civic Collaboration

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across Western North Carolina have faced immense immediate…

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Who Do We Aspire To Be?

From catalyzing connections to optimism and empathy, Morehead-Cain aspirations are a lifelong commitment to superior effort, responsibility, and impact. Morehead-Cains learn from each other and are inspired to grow—from without and from within.

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Two students in lab coats stand in front of lab equipment.
May 20, 2026

Research spotlight: Global fellow advances greener battery manufacturing

This story was originally published via the UNC Department of Applied Physical Sciences on May…

  • News
May 19, 2026

The Catalyze podcast: Meet the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows: Güneş Tuğcu ’26 of Boğaziçi University

Morehead-Cain Global Fellow Güneş Tuğcu ’26 This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows…

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