Michael Jordan gifts UNC School of Social Work $10 million

Driving the news: The $10 million gift will be used to expand the school's Global Social Development Innovations Center — which will be renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center — the Jordan Institute for Families and provide scholarships for student scholarships.

What they're saying: "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," Michael Jordan said in a statement.

• "North Carolina will always be home, and 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," he added. "I hope this gift helps make it possible for more students to pursue this important work."

Zoom in: Michael and Deloris have long been involved with the School of Social Work.

• The Jordan Institute for Families was founded in 1996 to work on policies around child and family wellbeing, maternal health and caregiving.
• The newly renamed Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center will work on policies to expand economic opportunities for young people locally and globally.
• The gift will also establish the Jordan Family Scholars program. Ten students will be part of the first round of the program, with each receiving a $12,500 scholarship.

What they're saying: "I am deeply proud to have been part of the Carolina family for more than 40 years," Deloris Jordan said in a statement. "and it is especially meaningful to know that this gift will strengthen the education and opportunities available to those preparing to serve others."