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Bridging science, care and business

Hailey Patel (MBA ’25) thinks about cost, quality and access in every healthcare challenge that comes her way.

The 2025 Alumni Award winners (minus McColl) pose with Dean Mary Margaret Frank.

Alumni leaders honored

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School honored five alumni leaders at its 26th annual Alumni Awards ceremony.

The Bell Tower against a Carolina blue sky with students crossing the street in front of it.

In other news: October 2025

We share new insights from faculty, celebrate a professional sports team with Carolina roots and share more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Dean Frank speaks to new Master of Science in Management students in a classroom during their orientation.

In other news: September 2025

We welcome a new program cohort, celebrate outstanding faculty and share more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Preparing to drive change in healthcare

Uriah Ford (MBA ’25) chose UNC Kenan-Flagler for its reputation for developing healthcare leaders. Now he’s ready to drive meaningful change in the pharmaceutical industry.

A Tar Heel setting the standard

Hillary Salo (BSBA ’02, MAC ’03) vice chair of the FASB, sets the accounting and financial reporting standards she once studied as a student.

Ryan Durr (MBA ’25) speaking at a podium.

Accelerating his career trajectory

Ryan Durr (MBA ’25) accelerated his career journey in investments at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Embrace opportunities, be nice and curious, consult with others

Hillary Salo (BSBA ’02, MAC ’03), vice chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, shares leadership advice with the Master of Accounting Program Class of 2025.

The Old Well, a campus landmark, is surrounded by the colors of late spring at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Melanie Busbee/UNC-Chapel Hill)

In other news: August 2025

We celebrate teaching all-stars, experience summer internships through students’ eyes and share more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Tommy Kitchell (MAC ’25) holds his NCAA award.

Olympic ambitions

Tommy Kitchell (MAC ’25) has a strong track record on the field and in the classroom.

Landon Clifford (MBA ’25) with his arms crossed.

Veteran takes on MBA journey and daughter’s cancer battle

Landon Clifford (MBA ’25) found what he needed for a career transition and, more importantly, a top pediatric oncology hospital at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Three MAC graduates smile in their robes and caps.

In other news: July 2025

We celebrate MAC graduates, grow future business leaders and share more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Trusting her gut

Audrey Zuck (MAC '25) is using her knowledge from Carolina to take on the accounting world post-graduation.

Elizabeth Kohn in front of the Old Well.

Chaucer course leads to medieval minor

Elizabeth Kohn’s (BSBA '25) classes in medieval and early modern studies enhanced her majors in Italian and business administration.

The winners show off their awards alongside Dean Mary Margaret Frank at the Blue Zone.

In other news: June 2025

We recognize excellence, launch a podcast and share more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

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