Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Pravenna standing in front of a wall covered in newspaper articles, smiling

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The gift of experience

Mary leaning against a wall, smiling

1 min read

Perfectly pitched for success

Spencer Bakalar smiling

1 min read

Women who are changing the world

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Legacy for Lisa

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Kaia graduation

3 min read

Combining Disciplines for Success

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

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Giving local governments a boost

Carolina Covenant Scholar Amber Friel poses on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Amber Friel '22: Community Support

Carolina Covenant Scholar Noah Long '20 poses on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

3 min read

Noah Long '20: 'So Much More than Money'

Valentina Arismendi

2 min read

An unconventional path to success

Jessica Smith smiling and poses for a photo.

2 min read

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