Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, co-director, Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center; Terry Rhodes, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. James Kelly, executive director, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, chancellor

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Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans

Beaver in Nature

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Investing in beaver habitats

Joel Kingsolver in Lab

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A pillar for ecosystem health

Christine Mikeska and Ben Arbuckle with an assemblage of bones from an archaeological dig.

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Analyzing Ancient Animal Remains

Susan Gravely and Bill Ross gaze at each other on a balcony overlooking the city of Florence.

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Giving the Gift of Global Education

Carolina alumnus Will Jung conducts an orchestra.

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Bridging Music and Language

Francisco Laso and his fellow researchers launch a drone on the Galapagos Islands.

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Putting Galapagos Farmers on the Map

Joey Lancellotti pitching

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Songs of inspiration

Samantha Garcia Cruz

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Transferring, researching, excelling

Kaia graduation

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Combining Disciplines for Success

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Where the Water Will Rise

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

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Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery