Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Doctoral student Kaitlyn Morrell poses in front of a blackboard that shows physics equations.

1 min read

The Quantum Many-Body Problem

Two students work in a field.

2 min read

Crouching researcher, hidden sparrow

Sheila Kannappan and Mugdha Polimera

2 min read

Finding hidden black holes

Dalal holding a UNC branded umbrella

1 min read

Resilience built on opportunity

Roy Smith and his wife pose in front of a lake alongside a portrait of Roy when he was a college student.

1 min read

A world of possibility and promise

Bryn Barker and DJ Passey hold hands with their twin boys on a beach.

4 min read

Dissertations and Diapers

1 min read

Researching the senses

Dr. Soumya Rahima Benhabbour stands behind a lecturn speaking.

2 min read

A joint impact

Keshav Patel smiles with Polk Place in the background.

3 min read

Going in a new direction

Sam Lai smiles with lab equipment in background.

2 min read

When weaker is better