Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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3 min read

Ask a Professor: Jason Surratt on potential air pollution from harmful algal blooms

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

3 min read

Ask a Professor: David Ardia on balancing innovation and regulation

Portrait of Kristy Ainslie leaning against a whiteboard bordered by blue and white argyle pattern.

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Kristy Ainslie on a new type of vaccine

Portrait of a man with glasses and short hair wearing a black suit.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp on the history of leaders

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

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

5 min read

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

Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

2 min read

Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Frank Leibfarth in lab wearing a dark blue jump suit.

2 min read

Translating discovery into solutions

Professor Ibrahim smiling at the camera in the lobby of Gillings on U.N.C. campus.

8 min read

Biostatistics: More than just numbers

Owen Fenton (seated) surrounded by six members of his team in the Fenton Lab

3 min read

Attracting expertise: A win for Carolina, a win for research

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

2 min read

Examining ethics

Deshpande sitting in front of a tree

6 min read

Solving supply chain challenges