We are pleased to welcome the newest cohort of Honors Carolina Scholars. In the coming Fall semester, they will join our community of 2,000 exceptionally talented undergraduate students who share a passion for learning and deep devotion to putting ideas to work in the world in ways that improve the lives of others.
Honors Carolina promises its students a guided journey toward a purposeful life and successful career. We fulfill this pledge by providing the mentorship and resources necessary to turn audacious ambitions into reality, whether that means groundbreaking research, social innovation, creative expression, or paths not yet imagined. Our objective is to raise up the next generation of thought leaders who refuse to accept the world as it is and possess both the intellectual rigor and moral courage to make it what it should be.
Honors Carolina Scholarships have been established by benefactors who believe in this mission and our University’s foundational commitment to academic excellence and service to the common good. Fundraising for these awards is ongoing. Additional information is available by contacting Sara Wajda, director of development for Honors Carolina.
Evelyn Brown
Scholarship: Sammons Family Honors Carolina Scholar
Hometown: Malverne, New York
Major: Political Science
Evelyn Brown is a graduate of Malverne High School in Malverne, New York, where she serves as president of the National Honor Society, secretary general of Model U.N., president of the Gay–Straight Alliance, and brass captain for the Pride of Malverne Marching Band. She is also founding director of the Malverne Music Camp, a summer youth choral program.
Evelyn plans to study political science at Carolina and pursue a career in public policy, with a focus on advocating for marginalized communities.
Evelyn is the daughter of Christine and Thomas Brown of Malverne, New York.
Rebecca Ivie
Scholarship: Fred R. Anderson Honors Carolina Scholar
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Major: Environmental Science
Rebecca Ivie is a graduate of Ballantyne Ridge High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she serves as student body vice president and varsity captain of the women’s soccer team. She is also a violinist and concertmaster with the Ballantyne Ridge Orchestra.
Rebecca is deeply committed to addressing climate change, sustainability, and the protection of endangered species. She plans to study environmental science at Carolina.
Rebecca is the daughter of Cyrena Wooster and James Ivie of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Robert Moyes
Scholarship: Monica Parham Honors Carolina Scholar
Hometown: Avon, Massachusetts
Majors: Economics & Philosophy
Robert Moyes is a graduate of Brockton High School in Brockton, Massachusetts, where he served as class president. He also co-chaired the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Student Advisory Committee, facilitating advocacy workshops that promote sportsmanship and community.
Robert plans to study economics and philosophy at Carolina. He aspires to expand his passion for community service through nonprofit entrepreneurial ventures.
Robert is the son of Tiara and Robert Moyes of Avon, Massachusetts.
Colby Nixon
Scholarship: Golson Family Honors Carolina Scholar
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Majors: Public Policy & Communication
Colby Nixon is a graduate of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where he served as congressional debate team captain and curriculum advisor for the civics department. He is also an Eagle Scout and founding executive director of the North Star Legislative Group, which provides nonpartisan policy support to nonprofit clients.
Colby plans to study public policy and communication at Carolina.
Colby is the son of Alissa and Jesse Nixon of Lake Zurich, Illinois.
