Donor Stories
Read the stories of donors like you who who are leaving a lasting legacy at Charlotte.
The Joy of Opening Doors for Others
For Rick '80 and Lisa Hughes, including UNC Charlotte in their estate plans was never really about what happens after they are gone.
Bonnie Cone Sawyer
The namesake and niece of UNC Charlotte founder Bonnie Cone recently visited campus; she brought cherished family heirlooms, as well as memories that were recorded as part of an oral history project in the J. Murrey Atkins Library.
The Brownie Story
UNC Charlotte alumnus and Charlotte resident John Erickson reminisces about his first encounter with Dr. Bonnie Cone.
UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award
Dennis and Betty Chafin Rash receive UNC Charlotte's Distinguished Service Award for 2013.
Norm and Marianne Schul
Dr. Norm and Marianne Schul talk about a long career at the University, and donating to the University for future generations.
Endowment for Emerging Needs
Alice Harney discusses why her family created an endowment to help students like Elizabeth Brumbaugh achieve their educational goals at UNC Charlotte.
The Tom and Ann Owen Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Tom and Ann Owen meet with scholarship recipient Isaac Thabang Mthenjane and discuss their hopes for how their gift will benefit Isaac and other students in the future.
Jim and Nancy Hill Scholarship
Jim and Nancy Hill discuss the scholarship they endowed for the School of Nursing at UNC Charlotte.
"I can't ask others to give without giving myself."
Over Loy H. Witherspoon's distinguished 30-year career as a professor and leader on the UNC Charlotte campus, he saw the importance...
University Founder Bonnie Cone Leads the Charge
UNC Charlotte was founded, in part, on the belief that all students, regardless of ability to pay, should be able to obtain a college education.
A Journey Began with a Dream
Ann Newman '78 is laying a foundation for future students through a planned gift to UNC Charlotte.
Paul Riefenberg '90 is NUTS for Charlotte
Paul Riefenberg isn't one to seek the spotlight. However, mention UNC Charlotte, and it's immediately clear: This proud Niner bleeds green.
Unusual Gift to UNC Charlotte Builds New Admissions Center
Thanks to his planning and forethought, Dr. Gage was able to have an enormous impact at UNC Charlotte.
Alumni Spotlight: Nick Sulak
Meet UNC Charlotte's youngest planned giving donor.
The "Unlikely" Philanthropist
Martha Cooke Jenkins '77 (business) and '82 (engineering) never imagined she would grow up to be a philanthropist. With the help of a well-timed article and some savvy planning, that's exactly what she has become.
Paying it forward while leaving her Niner legacy
Misty Hathcock '85, '91, '92, '96, '04 supports UNC Charlotte by giving her time, talents, and treasures to the University
