Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Naomi King smiles at the camera with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

Aspiring nurse leader embraces community and purpose

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

2 min read

Community-based climate research

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

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

1 min read

The Quantum Many-Body Problem

Two students work in a field.

2 min read

Crouching researcher, hidden sparrow

This year's class of Weiss Fellows stand on the steps of the Graduate Center

2 min read

Weiss Urban Livability Fellows