Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

5 min read

'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

3 min read

Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

Madison Sturdivant in her classroom.

3 min read

A teacher toolkit, unboxed!

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4 min read

Going beyond degree completion

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

D.J. Murphy smiles outdoors.

2 min read

Leadership skills for a better tomorrow

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

Carolina Covenant Scholar Lindsay Corbett poses outside on UNC's campus.

4 min read

Building a Family of Scholars