Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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Going back to where he started

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

2 min read

Community-based climate research

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

1 min read

High-impact fellows

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

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

2 min read

Family and food

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

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

Doctoral student Kaitlyn Morrell poses in front of a blackboard that shows physics equations.

1 min read

The Quantum Many-Body Problem

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

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service