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

man standing before a microphone addresses a crowd

4 min read

What is Carolina’s endowment?

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

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

5 min read

Together, we propel the world

A smiling student sits in the stands at a football game looking out into the horizon.

8 min read

'The audacity to think we could do it'

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

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

Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

2 min read

Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

1 min watch

Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Fellows from Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellows.

9 min read

Southern voices, future leaders

Carolina students, cheerleaders and mascot hold up a sign thanking donors to UNC-Chapel Hill

2 min read

$5 Billion: A Historic Success