Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving

Heart graphic

3 min read

How to heal a broken heart

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

2 min read

Following in her father’s footsteps

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

Portrait of Alex Acosta

4 min read

‘Where I’m Meant to Be’

Portrait of Varun Potlapalli in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Dreaming of doctorates

Michelle Itano works with microscopes in her lab.

2 min read

Maestro of microscopy

Portrait of Courtney Chaaban.

2 min read

Analyzing adolescent ACLs

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

8 min read

A new device for saving lives

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

3 min read

Helping Others Succeed

Hailey Morris smiling.

1 min read

Inspired by service