Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Five ACRED members stand behind a table.

5 min read

Alumni Q&A with Oliver Pau

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

6 min read

A world of support

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Exterior of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

4 min read

Beech Award recognizes Atkinson’s use of data to confront disparities

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

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

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

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Lorenzo Hopper standing inside a hallway.

2 min read

Immersed in the Carolina Experience

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

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

2 min read

MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation