Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Haley Plaas researches if blooms correlate with poor air quality.

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Algae in the air

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

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Education beyond school

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Lowering risk of long COVID

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

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Tireless service to the state

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

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Future in good hands

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

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Tracking campaign contributions

A woman negotiates in a conference room.

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Negotiating with stereotypes

Exterior of the Learning Center building.

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A resource for all

Photo of Lindsey James.

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Found in translation

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

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Forging a new life

Patricia Rosenmeyer sits in her office.

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Taking the helm

(Left to right) Kate Golson and Fareeda Akewusola pose together courtside at a Carolina basketball game in the Dean E. Smith Center.

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Attracting exceptional students