Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

D.J. Murphy smiles outdoors.

2 min read

Leadership skills for a better tomorrow

Carolina donor Luther Hodges greets recipients of a scholarship created in his name

2 min read

Luther Hodges Scholars program launches this fall

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

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

10 min read

Helping Veterans Thrive

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

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Ilana Shtivelman in front of the UNC Veterans Resource Center.

1 min read

Serving veterans through social work

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

A United States flag flies

2 min read

Documenting veteran histories

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

2 min read

Correcting the record