Scholar Impact at Carolina

Facts and Stats
Scholars in the News
Charting Paths

Seizing an Education

Morehead-Cain Scholars are challenged to grow, to author their own college experience, and to seize their own education. They engage deeply in life on campus and beyond. They serve in student government, pursue social justice, develop research skills, and perform in music and the arts.

“The Morehead-Cain Scholarship changed my life in a profound and unexpected way. I am where I am today thanks to their ongoing support and encouragement through every part of my winding path.”

Charlotte Dorn
Class of 2023

Facts and Stats

135

scholars serving in a leadership position of a campus organization

7 Chancellor's Awards

Article: Karina Vasudeva ’24, Imani Rankins (UNC–Chapel Hill ’24) elected co-presidents of UNC Campus Y

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22

scholars serving in UNC Undergraduate Student Government

44

scholars engaged in teaching assistant or research assistant roles

22 Phi Beta Kappa inductees

Scholars in the News

October 6

Seven Things I’ve Learned From My Morehead-Cain Mentor 

With Sophie Cho ’23

October 18

What public universities can do to improve accessibility on their campuses

With UNC Campus Y co-president Laura Saavedra Forero ’25 and activist Eleanor Bolton ’25

2_Seven Things I’ve Learned From My Morehead-Cain Mentor, with Sophie Cho ’23

3_The Catalyze podcast_ What public universities can do to improve accessibility on their campuses, with UNC Campus Y co-president Laura Saavedra Forero ’25 and activist Eleanor Bolton ’25

December 13

The Travel Episode: Stories from the Morehead-Cain International Gap Year

With Aayas Joshi ’26, Olu Kopano ’26, and scholar host Elias Guedira ’26

4_The Catalyze podcast_The Travel Episode_Stories from the Morehead-Cain International Gap Year, with Aayas Joshi ’26, Olu Kopano ’26, and scholar host Elias Guedira ’26

February 7

Ethan Phillips ’23 receives Barry Scholarship  

Phillips will pursue health policy, global health research at Oxford University

5_Ethan Phillips ’23 receives Barry Scholarship to pursue health policy, global health research at Oxford University

March 27

Finding a ‘thought partner’ through the Morehead-Cain Mentoring Program 

Caroline Lowery ’16 and Naomi Burns ’23

6_Finding a ‘thought partner’ through the Morehead-Cain Mentoring Program_Caroline Lowery ’16 and Naomi Burns ’23

May 12

The Catalyze podcast 

Seniors Spotlight: Advice and reflections from Roli Enonuya ’23 and Maggie Helmke ’23 

May 15

Morehead-Cain Class of 2023 honors UNC–Chapel Hill faculty and staff  

Recognized for their impact in teaching, mentorship

May 16

Seven Morehead-Cain Scholars receive Chancellor’s Awards  

For excellence in academics, student activities, and leadership

8_The Catalyze podcast_ Seniors Spotlight_Advice and reflections from Roli Enonuya ’23 and Maggie Helmke ’23

9_Morehead-Cain Class of 2023 honors UNC–Chapel Hill faculty and staff for their impact in teaching, mentorship

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June 6

Three recent graduates awarded Fulbright Scholarships 

Scholars will pursue international internships, teach abroad 

June 7

The Catalyze podcast 

SEVEN Talk, by Sophie Cho ’23: “Searching Beyond the Well”

Three Graduates

12_The Catalyze podcast_SEVEN Talk, by Sophie Cho ’23_ “Searching Beyond the Well”

Three Graduates

Charting Paths

Three recent graduates awarded Fulbright Scholarships to pursue international internships, teach abroad