Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

4 min read

Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

2 min read

Following in her father’s footsteps

Person smiling making coffee.

2 min read

Research leading to less loneliness

2 min read

Lowering risk of long COVID

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Finding a different path

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

2 min read

Becoming a scientist

A family sits on the stone steps, including a daughter with Angelmansl.

2 min read

On the verge of breakthrough

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

1 min read

Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Dr. Joe Piven stands in front of a MRI machine

1 min read

Supporting midlife autistic adults

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

2 min read

Fostering collaboration and community

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

2 min read

Doing What She Loves