Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Amy Kryston sits in front of her computer, running data.

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Studying septic systems

Daniel Garcia stands in front of a tree while wearing a Carolina sweatshirt.

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Making college a reality

Burney sits in an office in front of a laptop

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Digging into history

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

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Leading locally

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

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Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.

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Helping Veterans Thrive

Kristina Hefferle wearing a headlamp and purple rain jacket crouches beside a leaf-strewn stream in a forest, searching among rocks and leaf litter for salamanders.

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Seeking salamanders

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

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A greater toolkit

Brenda Palacios Rodriguez stands in the foreground with arms spread wide and a huge smile on her face. The Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill is in the background.

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$1 Billion for Scholarships at Carolina

Samantha Meltzer-Brody sits outside at a patio table with a cup of coffee.

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Improving child and adolescent mental health

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

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Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Doctor at desk with head in hands.

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STEPPS to address physician stress