Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC's School of Social Work

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC's School of Social Work
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Michael Jordan has made a significant donation of $10 million to the University of North Carolina's School of Social Work. This contribution is the largest in the school's history and comes as part of an initiative to honor his mother. The funding will help establish the Jordan Family Scholars program and rename the Global Social Development Innovations Center. Jordan expressed pride in supporting social workers who assist communities, noting the importance of his mother's belief in helping others. He anticipates attending the UNC basketball home opener on November 2.

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  • •Jordan's donation is the largest in UNC's School of Social Work history.
  • •The funding aims to establish the Jordan Family Scholars program.
  • •The Global Social Development Innovations Center will be renamed after Jordan's mother.
  • •Jordan emphasized the importance of community support through social work.
  • •He plans to attend UNC's basketball home opener on November 2.
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Michael Jordan is the undisputed basketball GOAT, but also quite the successful businessman. On Monday, Jordan made a life-changing donation to UNC.

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