Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Left: Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Gene Roberts ’54; Right: An 1895 woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika

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Top 10 Carolina Stories 2024

A shoulders-up portrait of Lilly Washburn.

4 min read

The best of both worlds

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

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Olympic gold legacy

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

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Ringing in the Summer Olympics

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World-widening gift takes UNC Hussman student to Spain

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Carolina’s libraries connect a dad and daughter

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

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Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

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Community-based climate research

Person smiling making coffee.

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Research leading to less loneliness

KC Hysmith sits at the Sutton's counter wearing her doctoral regalia.

2 min read

Family and food

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

A portrait of Beth Mayer-Davis.

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Fostering an environment of excellence