Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

Charles Hands and two Covenant students sit at a table laughing.

4 min read

A passion for helping others

A portrait of Sarah Dempsey.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Sarah E. Dempsey

Graduate Emma Cohn poses in front of the Well.

2 min read

A graduate's journey from Chapel Hill to New Zealand

Fellows from Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellows.

9 min read

Southern voices, future leaders

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

5 min read

No higher calling

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service