Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

LessonPlans

3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Side by side waist-up portraits of Matt Bernacki (left) and Jeff Greene (right).

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Jeff Greene and Matt Bernacki

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

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

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

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

1 min read

High-impact fellows

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

2 min read

Education beyond school

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally