Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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3 min read

Carolina’s libraries connect a dad and daughter

Side by side waist-up portraits of Matt Bernacki (left) and Jeff Greene (right).

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Jeff Greene and Matt Bernacki

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

4 min read

Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Former Blue Sky Scholar Delancy Allred sits at the teacher's desk in a classroom

1 min read

A career launched

D.J. Murphy smiles outdoors.

2 min read

Leadership skills for a better tomorrow

Person smiling making coffee.

2 min read

Research leading to less loneliness

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

2 min read

Education beyond school

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

2 min read

Fostering collaboration and community

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

3 min read

Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities