Dr. Robert Barber Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Established by the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, colleagues, family and friends, this endowed scholarship for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at UNC Charlotte honors the life and memory of Dr. Robert Barber.

As an executive at Carolinas HealthCare System, Dr. Barber was known for his exceptional leadership, creativity, innovation, and integrity. Over the years, he held leadership positions in numerous organizations, including the National Guard Association of the United States, the Institute of Management Accounting, Institute of Internal Auditors, the National Association of Accountants, the Society for Management Information Systems, and Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Dr. Barber contributed to the growth and professional development of countless students as an adjunct faculty member in healthcare finance and administration in the MHA program at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Barber was a stalwart advocate for and friend of the program, where he also served as a preceptor, mentor, and advisory board member. His commitment to education led to positions at other institutions as well, and he often taught for multiple institutions in the same semester.

Throughout his life and career, he employed his unique talents for the betterment of Carolinas HealthCare System, the MHA program, and the community. Carolinas HealthCare Foundation and UNC Charlotte are honored to offer a scholarship to MHA students annually who demonstrate the leadership qualities and integrity that defined the life and career of Dr. Barber.

All gifts to the Dr. Robert Barber Memorial Scholarship are tax deductible as permitted by law. To make your gift, please:

• Mail your gift to: College of Health and Human Services, Attn: Alicia Morris, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Health and Human Services, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. Please make checks payable to the UNC Charlotte Foundation and include Dr. Robert Barber Memorial Scholarship on the memo line.

• Visit www.giving.charlotte.edu. Select “Other” from the dropdown menu on the right and click “submit dropdown field.” Please type Dr. Robert Barber Memorial Scholarship as the designation name.

For more information about the scholarship, please contact Alicia Morris, Director of Community Engagement, at 704-687-7737 or email: alicia.morris@uncc.edu.

Thank you for your generous support.