A Legacy of Impact

Former Vice Provost for Enrollment and Undergraduate Admissions Steve Farmer has left a legacy of improving accessibility and affordability at Carolina that will last far beyond his two decades at the University. 

Throughout his career, Farmer has helped Carolina become a more diverse and inclusive institution by leading and supporting a number of initiatives — including the Carolina College Advising Corps, a program that places recent college graduates in underserved high schools to reinforce the importance of a college education and guide them through the admissions process.  

Given all the work that Farmer — a first-generation college student himself — has done for Carolina, two generous donors have contributed $1.1 million to honor him by launching the Stephen Farmer First-Generation Scholarship Fund. This fund will provide renewable scholarships to talented first-generation college students from low- and middle-income families.

“Carolina would not be the place it is today without Steve. He has been a trusted advisor, mentor and friend, and has had an incredible impact on the lives of thousands of students and their families at Carolina and throughout the state,” said Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz. “Steve’s commitment is inspiring and his legacy will live on in the students who will benefit from this fund for years to come.”

Read the complete Carolina Story to learn more about Farmer and the Stephen Farmer First-Generation Scholarship Fund…

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