Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

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

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

A portrait of Beth Mayer-Davis.

2 min read

Fostering an environment of excellence

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Two students work in a field.

2 min read

Crouching researcher, hidden sparrow

Sheila Kannappan and Mugdha Polimera

2 min read

Finding hidden black holes

Graeme Robertson smiling

1 min read

The gift of mentorship

UNC PhD student Riley Vickers stands in front of a pond at Carolina's North Forest.

6 min read

Membranes and Modeling

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

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

Jessica Smith smiling and poses for a photo.

2 min read

Serving North Carolinians