Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

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

4 min read

A new hope for brain cancer

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

4 min read

UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy building.

2 min read

Sustainable rural care

Brandon Feaster in a white lab coat on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill

1 min read

A meaningful support network

Dr. David Drewry at the Genetic Medicine Building on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill .

9 min read

Collaborating for a Cure

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

Nurse-patient interaction.

1 min read

Adapting health care

Coretta Jenerette teaches a class in the School of Nursing.

2 min read

Seeking better connection

1 min read

A New Hope is Born

Students pointing to a laptop and having a discussion during a nursing class.

2 min read

Nurse. Scientist. Educator. Leader.