Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Terry Long holds up a petri dish containing small green plants.

1 min read

Farm to lab

Rickie Willis smiles in front of a wood paneled wall.

1 min read

Making and doing good

Four MacDonald Community Service Scholars pose together smiling, wearing graduation cords.

3 min read

The full circle of philanthropy

Seth Shelden leans against a statue in front of a large building.

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Keshav Patel smiles with Polk Place in the background.

3 min read

Going in a new direction

Andy Griffith sits on the ground outside holding a stick.

2 min read

It begins at Carolina

Katie Melville and Marvin Eargle stand outdoors smiling with arms linked.

2 min read

Generosity across generations

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family

Nikole Hannah-Jones poses for a photo in an office.

2 min read

Speaking truth to power

Larry Han smiles seated in front of a large arched window.

2 min read

Giving rise to greatness

Football player wears black vest that reads Engineered to the exact specifications of the UNC Tar Heels.

2 min read

Giving to the future

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1 min read

Keeping it going