Reflections from a FORevHER Tar Heel:

Jaelynn Murray, BSIS ’21, MA ‘22

My time as a Tar Heel Women’s Basketball scholarship student-athlete was nothing short of amazing. As we like to say, choosing Carolina isn’t just a four-year decision, it’s a 40-year decision. After my time at UNC, I now understand what this really means: Carolina is, and forever will be, home.

A special shout out and a big thank you goes out to all The Rams Club donors for supporting my journey both on and off the court. Trust me when I say, your support elevates the experience of every student-athlete who puts on that Tar Heel uniform.

While at Carolina, I also had the opportunity to be in the first cohort of the FORevHER Tar Heels Mentor Program; it was one of the best things that could have happened to me. After tearing my ACL, having Jennifer Lynne Williams ‘04 as my FORevHER Mentor was a blessing; her experiences helped guide me through the healing process. The network this program provides our women student-athletes embodies the full spirit of the Carolina Family.

As a woman in Carolina Athletics, FORevHER signifies a huge investment in my personal and professional development. Not a day goes by where I don’t feel loved, supported, and empowered by the Carolina family. It is a pleasure to learn from the best each day.

Thank you, Rams Club donors, for continuing to lift up the next generation of Tar Heels.

 


 

Launched in 2019 by Carolina Athletics and The Rams Club, the FORevHER Tar Heels initiative secures the future of Carolina Women’s Athletics through philanthropy For Her. FORevHER Tar Heels is building a community to champion our women student-athletes through financial support of 15 teams, scholarships, facilities and a mentorship program.