Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

3 min read

Going back to where he started

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

2 min read

Following in her father’s footsteps

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?

2 min read

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.

2 min read

Becoming a scientist

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

2 min read

On the verge of breakthrough

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

1 min read

Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Dr. Joe Piven stands in front of a MRI machine

1 min read

Supporting midlife autistic adults

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