Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Sarah McGlothlin against blue and yellow squiggle graphic.

3 min read

A journey beyond Darwin

Portrait of Marisa Marraccini against a blue squiggle background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Marisa Marraccini on suicide prevention

Kara Hume smiles and faces the camera while posing in a gym. Each hand grips an exercise ring hanging down.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

An aerial shot of the Galapagos Science Center with a beach in the foreground

5 min read

Inaugural Kenan Galapagos Fellows launch new research

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

2 min read

Future in good hands

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

3 min read

Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities

Xiadani Avila (left) and Kelsey Yokovich (right) pose at the UNC School of Social Work on Oct. 24th, 2022.

1 min read

Understanding Health Equity

Trenette Goings stands in a classroom.

1 min read

Goings the extra mile