Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

2 min read

Community-based climate research

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

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Following in her father’s footsteps

2 min read

Lowering risk of long COVID

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

2 min read

Family and food

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Finding a different path

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

2 min read

Becoming a scientist

A family sits on the stone steps, including a daughter with Angelmansl.

2 min read

On the verge of breakthrough

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

1 min read

Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Dr. Joe Piven stands in front of a MRI machine

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Supporting midlife autistic adults

A portrait of Beth Mayer-Davis.

2 min read

Fostering an environment of excellence

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

2 min read

Doing What She Loves

Samantha Meltzer-Brody sits outside at a patio table with a cup of coffee.

3 min read

Improving child and adolescent mental health