Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

2 min read

Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

4 min read

Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

1 min watch

Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Lauren Baker smiles for the camera in front of the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill

3 min read

‘I’ve loved every second’

Andres Valdiri gives a presentation wearing a suit and tie shown from the waist up

2 min read

An entrepreneurial spirit

Fellows from Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellows.

9 min read

Southern voices, future leaders

Sonny Griffith sits at a table in Wilson Library while typing on a laptop while looking at the camera.

3 min read

Following the narrative

KC Hysmith sits at the Sutton's counter wearing her doctoral regalia.

2 min read

Family and food

Exterior of the Learning Center building.

2 min read

A resource for all

(Left to right) Kate Golson and Fareeda Akewusola pose together courtside at a Carolina basketball game in the Dean E. Smith Center.

2 min read

Attracting exceptional students

Bryanna Ledbetter stands in front of the British Museum.

2 min read

'The highlight of my college career'

Jamez McCorkle along two other actors performing "Omar" during a Carolina Performing Arts performance.

3 min read

‘Omar’ authors win 2023 Pulitzer Prize in music