Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

3 min read

Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

2 min read

Leading opioid safety research

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again