Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

5 min read

Titus strong

A group of faculty and students stand on the shoreline in the Galapagos with a supine seal in the foreground.

6 min read

A royal first year

Window panels to a conference room with a banner that reads "PNC, Capital Markets Lab."

5 min read

More than a classroom

Pepper Dowd

4 min read

The Legacy of Pepper Dowd: 50 Years of Philanthropy

Illustration representing the new Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, which will accelerate research on extreme weather and cybersecurity, featuring illustrations of a woman walking and icons representing markets, cybersecurity and weather

3 min read

Institute translates environmental threats into financial risks

LessonPlans

3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Michael Kennedy speaking at a podium

4 min read

Q&A with Michael Kennedy

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

A doctor performs a sonograph.

2 min read

Making ultrasounds universal

CSTEPfield

2 min read

Stepping into Work Experience

Graphic shows two hands touching index fingers, one hand is solid blue and the other hand is made out of a webbed network design.

1 min read

Analyzing AI