Irfaun Karim ’24 is from St. Louis, Missouri. As a Business Administration and Global Studies double major, his professional interests include urban development, finance and international trade. Irfaun decided to become a Kenan Scholar because of his personal mission to support others social and financial wellness through business.

In addition to being a Kenan Scholar, Irfaun is a Wood Family Scholar, Olin Fleischer Scholar and a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Liaison. He serves as the Student Leadership Coordinator for Diversity Outreach at UNC Student Life & Leadership and is involved in UNC Ascend, International Business Club and UNC Club Handball. Irfaun’s hobbies include watching sports, traveling, listening to music and learning about airlines and airports.