Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Kathleen Duval reading book against library backdrop.

4 min read

Rewriting early America

First-year Radian Hong poses for a sitting portrait outside, with Thomas Wolfe monument in backdrop.

3 min read

A green light to write

Person stands in front of the Old Well and smiles softly.

4 min read

Engineering a future inspired by family

Pam Lucas sits on a bench at the Carolina Inn.

3 min read

Leading through service

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

4 min read

A new hope for brain cancer

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Frank Leibfarth smiling in front of an outdoor background.

4 min read

Frank Leibfarth receives Carolina’s first Blavatnik award

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

7 min read

The enduring legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar

Portrait of Adriana Beltran.

1 min read

Reshaping genetics research

Jayne Davis and Jennie Ergott stand side by side with hands on hips in Davis Library.

2 min read

Invaluable resources lead to student success

Man in blue suit speaking into a microphone on stage with blue curtains behind him.

5 min read

Leading with gratitude

Frank Leibfarth working in a lab.

4 min read

Supporting Carolina chemists