Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person stands at a group of table with two others.

3 min read

Carolina alum brings art and business together

Five ACRED members stand behind a table.

5 min read

Alumni Q&A with Oliver Pau

Three headshots of James Koman (centered), Allie Ray McCullen (right), and Eric Montross (left) against a Carolina blue backdrop.

2 min read

Three alumni honored with Davie Awards for service

Man in blue suit speaking into a microphone on stage with blue curtains behind him.

5 min read

Leading with gratitude

Madison Sturdivant in her classroom.

3 min read

A teacher toolkit, unboxed!

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

5 min read

Together, we propel the world

LessonPlans

3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Mathias Zimba stands with two mothers in front of a home in rural Zambia

3 min read

Meet Mathias Zimba, executive director of Rising Fountains

Nora Elsayed and Hunter Vaughan stand side by side with arms crossed

5 min read

Leading now and into the future

Andres Valdiri gives a presentation wearing a suit and tie shown from the waist up

2 min read

An entrepreneurial spirit

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

2 min read

Education beyond school