Meet the Graduating Will Fellows

Meet the Class of 2026 Will Fellows

 

Stella Ervin

Major: Economics
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

“THANK YOU to Molly, Henry, the Froelich family, and Meghan! This program has been one of the most rewarding parts of my Carolina experience, and I can’t wait to stay involved in the future.”

Raven Heyward

Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

“The Will Fellows Program has truly meant so much to me throughout my time at Carolina. It has provided me with opportunities, mentorship, and experiences that have shaped both my personal and professional growth in ways I will always be grateful for. Through this program, I was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad with Kenan-Flagler in both South Africa and the Netherlands, experiences that expanded my perspective on leadership, business, and global impact.”

Ben Liebkemann

Majors: Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina

“Meeting everyone in the Will Fellows was an amazing experience that I’m very thankful for. Meghan and the program have helped me immensely in my time here at UNC and made it very special.”

Madhura Manjunath

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

“I am immensely grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Froelich for their generosity and for giving me such a meaningful experience that I will always look back on fondly. I am also deeply thankful to Meghan for the unwavering support and mentorship, and to all the Will Fellow Alumni who have guided me.”

Marco Passalacqua

Majors: Public Health Nutrition, Biology
Hometown: Greensville, North Carolina

“Being a Will Fellow has been a defining part of my experience at Carolina. Through this program, not only have I been able to find a tight-knit community from day one that made a big campus feel like home, but I have also had the chance to study biotechnology and drug development in Copenhagen, Denmark. I am endlessly grateful to Molly and Henry Froelich for this incredible opportunity, and to Meghan for her unwavering support!”

Nathalie Ramirez

Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Hometown: Columbus, North Carolina

“Will Fellows has given me the confidence and courage to pursue my passions and interests. Through supporting me on my summer abroad trip after my freshman year of college to Spain, I’ve been able to step-into life changing experiences. I’m beyond grateful for Henry and Molly and their encouragement and generosity through my years at UNC. This program has been a blessing through the relationships I’ve been able to build with my cohort and hope to carry into my next chapter of life.”

Sophia Randazzo

Major: Health Policy and Management
Hometown: Matthews, North Carolina

“The Will Fellows program has been such an impactful part of my time at Carolina. It has introduced me to a wonderful group of peers and allowed me to study and work abroad at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine through Honors Carolina’s study abroad program. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone involved with the Will Fellows and can’t wait to stay connected after graduation. Go Heels!”

Jared Renneker

Major: Biology
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

“The Will Fellows Program has been an amazing support system throughout my time in college. From making friends before ever arriving on campus to studying abroad in Thailand, it has given me the opportunity to thrive at Carolina. I am super grateful and I look forward to keeping up with the program throughout the years!”

Leah Simpson

Major: Environmental Health Sciences
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

“The Will Froelich Fellowship has been a pivotal part of my UNC experience by supporting me in studying abroad in Singapore, conducting toxicological research for an Honors Thesis, and cultivating a curious and adventurous approach to life. I am endlessly grateful for the people I have met through the program and can’t wait to see what the future holds!”

Carmen Starks

Majors: Psychology, Human Development & Family Science
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina

“My time as a Will Fellow pushed me to think more deeply, lead more intentionally, and pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach. It has been a defining part of my Carolina experience and has shaped who I am becoming beyond graduation.”