Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

Portrait of David Ardia with a Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic

3 min read

Ask a Professor: David Ardia on balancing innovation and regulation

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

Richard Saver poses for the camera with the law school building in the background

5 min read

Ask a Professor: Richard Saver on neural implants' intangible risks

Person with short auburn hand stands on the terrace of a building wearing a white collared blouse and black suit jacket.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Maria Savasta-Kennedy on well water safety

Naomi King smiles at the camera with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

Aspiring nurse leader embraces community and purpose

South Building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

3 min read

In SCiLL pilot, students to exercise free expression, civil discourse

Sydney Young standing in a breezeway.

2 min read

Affirmation and gratitude

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Jed Atkins in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Meet Jed Atkins, SCiLL director and dean

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’

Eric Muller stands outdoors holding up a copy of his book Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe.

2 min read

Examining ethics