Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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Q&A: Ebon Freeman-James

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

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

Ilana Shtivelman in front of the UNC Veterans Resource Center.

1 min read

Serving veterans through social work

Bryn Barker and DJ Passey hold hands with their twin boys on a beach.

4 min read

Dissertations and Diapers

A Carolina student faces a crowd at a commencement ceremony.

6 min read

Preparing graduate students for the future of work outside academia

Hanging posters promoting the Ackland Art Museum

2 min read

Building a Foundation

Emily Hynes puts a record on a record player in a recording studio.

1 min read

Contextualizing Music History

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Innovate Carolina: Projects to Watch

Woman leans on the rail of a tiny house.

1 min read

A community of tiny houses