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 Sarah McGlothlin against blue and yellow squiggle graphic.

3 min read

A journey beyond Darwin

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Five people take a selfie outdoors under a patio umbrella at night.

4 min read

Q&A: Ebon Freeman-James

An aerial shot of the Galapagos Science Center with a beach in the foreground

5 min read

Inaugural Kenan Galapagos Fellows launch new research

Mathias Zimba stands with two mothers in front of a home in rural Zambia

3 min read

Meet Mathias Zimba, executive director of Rising Fountains

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

2 min read

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

2 min read

Community-based climate research

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

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

2 min read

Family and food

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

2 min read

Future in good hands

A portrait of Beth Mayer-Davis.

2 min read

Fostering an environment of excellence