Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Five people take a selfie outdoors under a patio umbrella at night.

4 min read

Q&A: Ebon Freeman-James

Madison Sturdivant in her classroom.

3 min read

A teacher toolkit, unboxed!

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

5 min read

Together, we propel the world

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4 min read

Going beyond degree completion

LessonPlans

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Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

Mathias Zimba stands with two mothers in front of a home in rural Zambia

3 min read

Meet Mathias Zimba, executive director of Rising Fountains

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

2 min read

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience

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

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

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

2 min read

Education beyond school