Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

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

5 min read

Titus strong

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

4 min read

Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Jack Austin smiles for the camera wearing a button-down top and suit jacket in the atrium of a building.

6 min read

Another mission accomplished

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

4 min read

New connections and careers

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Board with post-it note responses to question "What does the South mean to you?"

5 min read

Filling a major gap in oral history

Kat Goodpaster in front of the FedEx Global Education Center.

4 min read

Global Heel: Kat Goodpaster

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

Three men in hardhats stand in a water treatment plant. The man in the middle is pointing at a piece of equipment.

1 min read

Flowing together

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

2 min read

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience