UNC Baseball's $9 Million Gift Highlights UNC's Financial Model for Supporting its 28 Sports

Posted Feb 16, 2026
A $9 million gift to the UNC Baseball operating endowment was announced last month. The anonymous donor challenged fans and supporters to match the amount, and more than $2.2 million has been raised. Beyond its size, the gift offers a glimpse into how the athletic department plans to sustain its 28 varsity programs in this era of college athletics. (Inside Carolina)

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