Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

A group of stakeholders clap joyfully in front of a Bell Hall sign at the opening of Bell Hall.

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Bell Hall builds bridges for business and beyond

Painting sits in a glass box on display with person passing in the background.

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Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'

Frank and Ellen Proctor standing on the steps of the Pit.

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Reimagining the Pit

Five people smile for the camera at a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a balloon arch.

3 min read

Celebrating Native presence on campus

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

5 min read

Gardens ‘for students by students’

Sharon Lawrence stands outside PlayMakers Repertory Company.

4 min read

One-woman show spotlights Sharon Lawrence

Maggie Ambrose faces the camera with sand and sea behind her

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Making the most of Carolina’s makerspaces

Craige Parking Deck with artwork that represents Carolina

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Communicating Carolina’s excellence through art

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

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Collaboration and practice

Chineka Stanley stands outdoors, wearing a UNC Facilities polo.

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Making campus home

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

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A greater toolkit