Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Lori and Eric Sklut smile for a photo.

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Connecting a passion for faith with a passion for Carolina

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No stranger to hard work

Nikole Hannah-Jones poses for a photo in an office.

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Speaking truth to power

Larry Han smiles seated in front of a large arched window.

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Giving rise to greatness

Woman leans on the rail of a tiny house.

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A community of tiny houses

Overhead shot of two individuals working with wired technology.

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Innovation for a sustainable future

Woman speaking to man with text "powering communities" behind her.

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A clearer vision for a cleaner world

Two women with microphones in the foreground with two men behind them at a DJ mixer.

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Music innovation flows around the world

A woman and man stand in a field holding a large wooden basket.

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An oasis in ‘food deserts’

Coretta Jenerette teaches a class in the School of Nursing.

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Seeking better connection

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

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MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation

Football player wears black vest that reads Engineered to the exact specifications of the UNC Tar Heels.

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Giving to the future