The Carolina Covenant: Then, Now and Forever

Published on April 8, 2025

Providing access to an affordable college education is at the heart of Carolina’s public mission. As UNC-Chapel Hill marks the 20th anniversary of the Carolina Covenant, we celebrate this groundbreaking program that empowers exceptional students to graduate debt-free. Watch the brief trailer above or view the full-length video on Carolina Stories YouTube to hear from the program’s founders; supporters like Roy Williams; and a few of the scholars, alumni and community members whose lives have been transformed by this lasting commitment to opportunity.

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