Kenan Scholars Blog
Investing in Affordable Housing: Investment Strategies
As part of the “Investment Strategies” breakout session at the Investing in Affordable Housing Symposium, Erin Smith of Bank of America's Community Development Corporation, Pamela Watkins-West of Nuveen and Wade Casstevens of Linden Property Group discussed ways in which organizations are looking at new and innovative investment strategies to expand affordable housing creation and preservation in the region. More
Investing in Affordable Housing: Emerging Housing Models
As part of the “Emerging Models in Affordable Housing” breakout session at the Investing in Affordable Housing Symposium, University City's Aaron Lubek and Domos Co-Living's Derrick Barker shared insights on new ideas circulating among communities. More
Welcome, Class of 2021 MBA Kenan Scholars!
Sixteen MBA students from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School have been selected as members of the fourth class of MBA Kenan Scholars. The two-year program, sponsored by the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, is the premier research opportunity for UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA students. More
Welcome, Class of 2022 Undergraduate Kenan Scholars!
Nineteen sophomore students from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School have been selected as members of the fourth class of undergraduate Kenan Scholars. This five-semester program, sponsored by the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, brings together UNC business majors and minors that exhibit leadership and a passion for serving on campus and in the community. More
Mentors Candidly Share Advice
“Look for your North Star.” “Chase success rather than run from failure.” “Success typically includes failure.” These are just a few of the drops of wisdom that Kenan Scholars program mentors shared at the year’s first mentor panel discussion. More
Kenan Scholar Recognized for Leadership, Community Building and Academics
Junior Kenan Scholar Andrea Prego is recognized for her tireless work in the Latinx community. This year Prego was named to LatinxEd’s “20 Under 20,” a competition focused on elevating Latinx students across North Carolina. More
Kenan Scholars Kick Off Year With New Board of Mentors
Speed networking is networking with a twist. It’s a quick and entertaining way for scholars and mentors to meet. This year’s Board of Mentors members include local political leaders, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professors and business owners and professionals. More
Kenan Scholar Support for My Journey of Hope
I spent this summer on Journey of Hope, a two-month cross-country bike ride that raises money, awareness and acceptance for people with disabilities. My team of 22 cyclists and seven crew members traveled from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., averaging 75 miles a day. Most days included “friendship visits,” or events in which we interacted with people with disabilities and their supporting organizations. More
Adventures at the Nexus of Business and Public Policy
Reeves Moseley, a political science and public policy double major with a minor in business, has always had a keen interest in public service. This past April, he had the opportunity to lobby on Capitol Hill with 80 other college students chosen to represent the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition. More
