Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

6 min read

A world of support

Portrait of Heather Wasser with a blue background.

3 min read

Applying global research to local disasters

Portrait of woman with brown hair smiling up against a two-toned blue background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Julia Rager on urban wildfire risks

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

4 min read

UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene

Barry Popkin poses for the camera, seated on a bench outdoors.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Barry Popkin on regulating food marketing

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Ronny Bell poses facing the camera outside.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Ronny Bell on health disparities

Good Bowls meal with branded boxes behind.

4 min read

These healthy, affordable meals taste great

Gregory Characklis sits at a table with one leg crossed and a map in the background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Gregory Characklis on risk management

Illustration representing the new Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, which will accelerate research on extreme weather and cybersecurity, featuring illustrations of a woman walking and icons representing markets, cybersecurity and weather

3 min read

Institute translates environmental threats into financial risks

An aerial shot of the Galapagos Science Center with a beach in the foreground

5 min read

Inaugural Kenan Galapagos Fellows launch new research

Sydney Young standing in a breezeway.

2 min read

Affirmation and gratitude