Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Grace Brown and Sunny Burrows seated at an outdoor table.

5 min read

Mentorship helped graduating Peachtree Scholar find her path

People convene in front of an art exhibit.

3 min read

‘Boys Will Be Men’ shows teens entering manhood

Meghan Parker leans on Cam's shoulder at Titus' funeral.

5 min read

Titus strong

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

Students gather and smile in the front of a classroom

3 min read

Hussman students cover their first Winter Games

Photo collage depicting students and staff volunteering to provide families and children with food resources.

4 min read

Fighting hunger, feeding hope

Portrait of Olin and Marilyn Setzer Treadway smiling.

4 min read

Planned gift to University Library honors parents

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

4 min read

Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

Barbara Stephenson presents Taketo "Mike" Furuhata with a book at the SEUS Japan conference.

4 min read

Tar Heels in Japan

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

Pam Lucas sits on a bench at the Carolina Inn.

3 min read

Leading through service