Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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A career launched

D.J. Murphy smiles outdoors.

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Leadership skills for a better tomorrow

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

2 min read

Following in her father’s footsteps

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

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Power Hour

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

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Education beyond school

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Lowering risk of long COVID

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Finding a different path

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

A family sits on the stone steps, including a daughter with Angelmansl.

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On the verge of breakthrough

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

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Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Dr. Joe Piven stands in front of a MRI machine

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Supporting midlife autistic adults

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

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Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities