Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of David Fitzhugh with Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic.

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Meet a Bell Ringer: David Fitzhugh

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

4 min read

A new hope for brain cancer

Students clear debris in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. One student stands smiling at the camera while holding a shovel.

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Mentors, mountains and a mission

Jeffrey Stringer sits in a chair and smiles facing the camera with ultrasound images patterned on the wall behind him.

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AI innovation in obstetrics

Maribel Borger and other members of the Rural Medicine Pathway Program stand outside of the home they helped remove debris from.

4 min read

Aligned with the mission

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

4 min read

UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene

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

4 min read

Q&A: Ebon Freeman-James

A portrait of Dr. David Weber in white coat on a blue background.

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Ask a Professor: David Weber on flu season protections

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

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

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

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Future in good hands

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

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Doing What She Loves