Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

3 min read

Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

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

3 min read

Going back to where he started

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

1 min read

High-impact fellows

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

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

A group of Lead for North Carolina Fellows

2 min read

Cultivating community leaders

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again