Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A woman stands in an office setting with a map pin graphic that surrounds her in blue that reads "Tar Heels Everywhere" and "Singapore."

7 min read

Tar Heels Everywhere: Singapore

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

Nora Elsayed and Hunter Vaughan stand side by side with arms crossed

5 min read

Leading now and into the future

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

Elarnta Darden smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background.

2 min read

Small town reared, international bound