Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A finger skims the page of a 19th-century doctors' notes in a daybook from the Wilson Special Collections Library

5 min read

A match met, a fellowship forever

Black and white mock up of a vintage printing machine against a blue circular backdrop.

4 min read

10-millionth volume celebrates philanthropy, illuminates printing technology

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

Deshpande sitting in front of a tree

6 min read

Solving supply chain challenges

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

A woman negotiates in a conference room.

2 min read

Negotiating with stereotypes

Doctor at desk with head in hands.

2 min read

STEPPS to address physician stress

Picture of Maxine Brown-Davis.

2 min read

Representation and access, today and tomorrow

Portrait of Saravanan Kesavan.

2 min read

Analyzing artificial intelligence

Waleed Ziad stands outside holding a laptop next to a woman who is setting up a video camera.

2 min read

Cataloging with the local community

Amanda Henley, head of Digital Research Services, at Davis Library

2 min read

Uncovering the past through digital research

A view of the front of Wilson Library looking up.

4 min read

Gift Endows Library Curatorship and Fellowships