Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Saniyya Adams in Carolina graduation robes.

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Becoming Carolina history

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

A family sits on the stone steps, including a daughter with Angelmansl.

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On the verge of breakthrough

Amy Kryston sits in front of her computer, running data.

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Studying septic systems

Daniel Garcia stands in front of a tree while wearing a Carolina sweatshirt.

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Making college a reality

Portrait of Dean Nancy Messonnier.

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Global health grounded in community

Portrait of Greg Characklis.

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Uncovering secondary damage

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

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Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Dr. Joe Piven stands in front of a MRI machine

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Supporting midlife autistic adults

Hooper Schultz stands on campus at UNC

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Sharing Southern stories

Burney sits in an office in front of a laptop

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Digging into history

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

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Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities