Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Carolina and NC State mascots pose looking forward while standing in a kitchen/pantry.

6 min read

Facing off to fight student food insecurity

Katie Dixon and teammates holding trophies after winning the 2023 NCAA championship.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Katie Dixon

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Maggie Ambrose faces the camera with sand and sea behind her

3 min read

Making the most of Carolina’s makerspaces

Louise Hoff taking on skateboard

2 min read

Skateboarding and public health provide a transformative journey at Carolina

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

5 min read

Leading now and into the future

Carolina Cupboard Volunteers

5 min read

Tackling N.C. State on the field and hunger off the field

Kessler Scholar Emily Shipway stands on a rooftop leaning against a railing with trees and sky in the background

4 min read

Kessler Scholar finds a family

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

2 min read

Collaboration and practice

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

Morehead-Cain Scholar Kendall Leigh stands in front of a dining table at a sushi restaurant.

1 min read

A Cornerstone of Excellence