Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

A group of stakeholders clap joyfully in front of a Bell Hall sign at the opening of Bell Hall.

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Bell Hall builds bridges for business and beyond

Window panels to a conference room with a banner that reads "PNC, Capital Markets Lab."

5 min read

More than a classroom

Maggie Ambrose faces the camera with sand and sea behind her

3 min read

Making the most of Carolina’s makerspaces

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

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A greater toolkit

A student uses a 3D printer.

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BeAMing up to the cloud

Collage with aerial rendering of Bell Hall at center, surrounded by photos of students and speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony.

2 min read

Funding the future at UNC Kenan-Flagler

A closeup portrait of Carolina student Elijah Watson with the Old Well in the background.

8 min read

'I Can't Believe I Got To Go'

Patrick Dougherty arranging sticks for art project.

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A stickworks display for campus

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Documenting The South