Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Izzie Estes smiles for a photo on the beach.

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A family trailblazer

Chandler Simpson sits on the floor of a room that has sustainable fashion messaging painted on the walls and is looking at a mannequin that is wrapped up in red ribbons with her face marked out with red paint.

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The fashion of sustainability

Carolina student Jacky Zheng

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Carrying the Torch

Daniela Alfaro smiles outdoors.

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Challenging preconceptions

Lauren Gullett smiles on a brick walkway along Polk Place.

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The scholar success

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Supporting STEM Scholars at UNC

Conrad Ma standing on campus, smiling while wearing a black coat and a book bag.

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Thinking outside the beatbox

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Grateful Scientist

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Clear goals, Carolina memories

Tianzhen Nie with arms outstretched standing on an overlook with the city and coastline in the background.

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Studying abroad, serving others

Malik Jabati smiles in front of the Old Well.

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Finding an intellectually stimulating environment

Kayleigh Olecki smiles with Old Well in the background.

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Scholarship helps recruit a top student