Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Madison Sturdivant in her classroom.

3 min read

A teacher toolkit, unboxed!

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

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Former Blue Sky Scholar Delancy Allred sits at the teacher's desk in a classroom

1 min read

A career launched

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

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

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Portrait of Kaylee Burrell leaning on the desk in her middle school classroom

5 min read

Led by Her Passions

Carolina alumnus Will Jung conducts an orchestra.

4 min read

Bridging Music and Language

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

2 min read

MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation

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1 min read

On the bench with Dean Smith