Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of David Ardia with a Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic

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Ask a Professor: David Ardia on balancing innovation and regulation

Richard Saver poses for the camera with the law school building in the background

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Ask a Professor: Richard Saver on neural implants' intangible risks

Kurt Ribisl smiles, facing the camera, with left hand on hip and the Gillings School of Global Public Health lobby blurred in the background.

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Ask a Professor: Kurt M. Ribisl on big vape’s paper trail

Person with short auburn hand stands on the terrace of a building wearing a white collared blouse and black suit jacket.

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Ask a Professor: Maria Savasta-Kennedy on well water safety

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

A portrait of Sarah Dempsey.

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Ask a Professor: Sarah E. Dempsey

Eric Muller stands outdoors holding up a copy of his book Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe.

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Examining ethics

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

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Tracking campaign contributions

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Graeme Robertson smiling

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The gift of mentorship

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

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery