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May 05, 2026

The Catalyze podcast: Meet the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows: Disha Parasu ’26 of the Vellore Institute of Technology – Chennai

This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows will conclude their year at the…

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May 04, 2026

Introducing the newest Morehead-Cain Scholars

The Morehead-Cain Foundation is pleased to announce the newest members of its community. The scholars…

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April 28, 2026

Morehead-Cain Alumni lead Carolina’s inaugural ‘AI for Public Good’ conference

Morehead-Cain Alumni helped lead the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s first “AI for…

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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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Read what Morehead-Cains have to say about their experiences as scholars and alumni.

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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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.

Scholar & Alumni Stories

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May 05, 2026

The Catalyze podcast: Meet the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows: Disha Parasu ’26 of the Vellore Institute of Technology – Chennai

This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows will conclude their year at the…

  • News
Professional headshots of the class of 2030 in a collage.
May 04, 2026

Introducing the newest Morehead-Cain Scholars

The Morehead-Cain Foundation is pleased to announce the newest members of its community. The scholars…

  • News
April 28, 2026

Three Morehead-Cain Scholars receive Chancellor’s Awards for academic excellence, leadership

Three Morehead-Cain Scholars have received 2026 Chancellor’s Awards, the University’s highest student honors for excellence…

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