Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of David Ardia with a Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic

3 min read

Ask a Professor: David Ardia on balancing innovation and regulation

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

Richard Saver poses for the camera with the law school building in the background

5 min read

Ask a Professor: Richard Saver on neural implants' intangible risks

Person with short auburn hand stands on the terrace of a building wearing a white collared blouse and black suit jacket.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Maria Savasta-Kennedy on well water safety

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

4 min read

Q&A: Ebon Freeman-James

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

Eric Muller stands outdoors holding up a copy of his book Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe.

2 min read

Examining ethics

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

2 min read

Tracking campaign contributions

Ramona Denby-Brinson stands in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

From Nevada to North Carolina

Trenette Goings stands in a classroom.

1 min read

Goings the extra mile