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

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

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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.

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Another mission accomplished

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

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

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

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

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Filling a major gap in oral history

Michael Kennedy speaking at a podium

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Q&A with Michael Kennedy

Kat Goodpaster in front of the FedEx Global Education Center.

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Global Heel: Kat Goodpaster

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

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Flowing together

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

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‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

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Education beyond school

KC Hysmith sits at the Sutton's counter wearing her doctoral regalia.

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Family and food