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

Rahima Benhabbour peers up to the left corner of the image with a ring light and blue background behind her.

6 min read

A ring of hope

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

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

Rada Petric sits on a rock at a campsite with her hands resting on a hiking backpack. A white dog is in the background.

3 min read

Join the BatPack to help conserve bats

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Picture of Maxine Brown-Davis.

2 min read

Representation and access, today and tomorrow

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

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

2 min read

Leading opioid safety research