Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Two hands wearing gardening gloves push down on dirt surrounding a small plant.

5 min read

Gardens ‘for students by students’

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

6 min read

A ring of hope

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

Lauren Eaves smiles in front of the Meantime Coffee Co. counter.

2 min read

Organizations as business: Meantime Coffee Co.

Patrick Dougherty arranging sticks for art project.

1 min watch

A stickworks display for campus

Woman leans on the rail of a tiny house.

1 min read

A community of tiny houses

helping-older-adults

2 min read

Helping older adults remain active