Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

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

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Three alumni honored with Davie Awards for service

Pam Lucas sits on a bench at the Carolina Inn.

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Leading through service

Painting sits in a glass box on display with person passing in the background.

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Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

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A lifetime of giving back

A smiling woman seated indoors framed within a blue location pin graphic. London cityscape in the back with 'Tar Heels Everywhere' and ‘London’ text.

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Tar Heels Everywhere: London

Group of SPARK participants at the fall retreat.

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Fueling confidence and courage through SPARK

A woman stands in an office setting with a map pin graphic that surrounds her in blue that reads "Tar Heels Everywhere" and "Singapore."

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Tar Heels Everywhere: Singapore

Pepper Dowd

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The Legacy of Pepper Dowd: 50 Years of Philanthropy

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Tar Heels connect through Carolina College Advising Corps

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

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New connections and careers

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

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A world of support