Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Haley Plaas researches if blooms correlate with poor air quality.

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Algae in the air

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

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Education beyond school

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

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Future in good hands

Exterior of the Learning Center building.

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A resource for all

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

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Forging a new life

(Left to right) Kate Golson and Fareeda Akewusola pose together courtside at a Carolina basketball game in the Dean E. Smith Center.

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Attracting exceptional students

Bryanna Ledbetter stands in front of the British Museum.

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'The highlight of my college career'

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

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Finding a different path

Portrait of Saniyya Adams in Carolina graduation robes.

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Becoming Carolina history

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