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Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

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Reed, S. (2026, October 5). Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/michael-jordan-makes-10-million-commitment-to-unc-school-of-social-work-in-honor-of-his-mother/article_466a7787-d2ff-5ce1-844f-5804bac5432d.html

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Michael Jordan has donated $10 million to the UNC School of Social Work to honor his mother, Deloris P. Jordan, making it the largest single gift in the school’s history. The donation will fund scholarships for Master of Social Work students and rename two centers within the university: the Global Social Development Innovations Center as the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center and the Jordan Institute for Families. Jordan emphasized his mother's dedication to helping children, families, and communities, reflecting her lifelong commitment through this significant contribution.
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Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, a former North Carolina Tar Heels star, has committed $10 million to the UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan. This is the largest single gift in the school's history and will expand the reach of the Global Social Development Innovations Center, which will be renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center and the Jordan Institute for Families. The funds will provide financial scholarships for Master of Social Work students. Jordan played for UNC from 1981 to 1984 and credits his mother's lifelong dedication to children and families as an inspiration behind this significant donation, emphasizing the importance of supporting social workers who help communities daily.

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Master of Social Work NBA North Carolina the Jordan Institute for Families the UNC School of Social Work

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Jordan PERSON · 6× Master of Social Work ORG · 2× North Carolina GPE · 2× the Jordan Institute for Families ORG · 2× the UNC School of Social Work ORG · 2× Deloris P. Jordan PERSON · 1× Michael Jordan PERSON · 1× NBA ORG · 1× North Carolina Tar Heels ORG · 1× the School of Social Work ORG · 1×

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“Deloris Jordan’s lifelong dedication to children and families is reflected in this investment, which will strengthen the School of Social Work’s ability to improve lives across North Carolina and beyond,” Roberts said.
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🔮 It’s the largest single gift in the School of Social Work’s history and will expand the reach and impact of the Global Social Development Innovations Center, according to a release Monday.
2026-10-05 · Toronto Star
Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother · assertive framing

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Six-time NBA champion and former North Carolina Tar Heels star Michael Jordan has made a $10 million commitment to the UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan. asserted
Jordan → make → mother
It’s the largest single gift in the School of Social Work’s history and will expand the reach and impact of the Global Social Development Innovations Center, according to a release Monday. uncertain
It → ’ → release
The center will be renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center and the Jordan Institute for Families. asserted
center → rename → Families
It will provide financial scholarships for Master of Social Work students. asserted
It → provide → students
Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman. asserted
Jordan → play → freshman
He earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1986. asserted
He → earn → 1986
“My mother has always believed in the power of helping children, families and communities, and she has spent her life putting that belief into action,” Jordan said in a release. asserted
Jordan → believe → release
“Honoring her through this gift to the UNC School of Social Work is truly meaningful to my family and to me.” asserted
Honoring → honor → me
Jordan said that North Carolina will always be home for him. asserted
Carolina → say → him
“I’m proud to support the social workers who are on the ground each and every day helping people navigate challenges, find opportunities and build stronger communities,” Jordan said. asserted
Jordan → ’m → communities
“I hope this gift helps make it possible for more students to pursue this important work.” asserted
students → hope → work
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee H. Roberts said the school is grateful for Jordan’s generous investment. asserted
school → say → investment
“Deloris Jordan’s lifelong dedication to children and families is reflected in this investment, which will strengthen the School of Social Work’s ability to improve lives across North Carolina and beyond,” Roberts said. asserted
Roberts → reflect → Carolina
The gift also establishes the Jordan Family Scholars program, which will provide scholarship support to Master of Social Work students facing increased financial barriers to graduate education, the release said. asserted
release → establish → education
Ten students will be named the inaugural Jordan Family Scholars during the celebration. asserted
students → name → celebration
Each will receive a $12,500 scholarship. asserted
Each → receive → scholarship
The Jordan Institute for Families (JIF) was founded in 1996 by Jordan and his family “to help cultivate safe, stable, nurturing families over the life course,” according to the school. uncertain
Institute → found → school
The Global Social Development Innovations center was later established in 2017 to advance innovative, evidence-informed approaches that strengthen the well-being of youth and their families. asserted
that → establish → youth
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