Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

4 min read

Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Louise Hoff taking on skateboard

2 min read

Skateboarding and public health provide a transformative journey at Carolina

Professor Ibrahim smiling at the camera in the lobby of Gillings on U.N.C. campus.

8 min read

Biostatistics: More than just numbers

Person smiling making coffee.

2 min read

Research leading to less loneliness

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

2 min read

Tireless service to the state

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Rebecca Fry stands in her lab.

3 min read

Angling for solutions

Amy Kryston sits in front of her computer, running data.

1 min read

Studying septic systems

Portrait of Dean Nancy Messonnier.

2 min read

Global health grounded in community

Portrait of Greg Characklis.

2 min read

Uncovering secondary damage

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

2 min read

Fostering collaboration and community

Elderly women participate in an exercise class

2 min read

Moving toward better cognition