Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

Rahima Benhabbour peers up to the left corner of the image with a ring light and blue background behind her.

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A ring of hope

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

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Aligned with the mission

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

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Finding a different path

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

Portrait of Varun Potlapalli in front of the Old Well.

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Dreaming of doctorates

Michelle Itano works with microscopes in her lab.

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Maestro of microscopy

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

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Bringing Autism Fathers Together

Patients walk into the University of Zambia School of Medicine Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

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A new device for saving lives

Joey Lancellotti pitching

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Songs of inspiration

Maribel Borger poses on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Helping Others Succeed