Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Two smiling Carolina Covenant Scholars with a blue Carolina Covenant sign in the background and a video play button in the bottom right-hand corner.

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The Carolina Covenant: Then, now and forever

Kara Hume smiles and faces the camera while posing in a gym. Each hand grips an exercise ring hanging down.

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Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

Charlotte Montgomery smiles for the camera while working in a fume hood and wearing protective glasses.

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Investigating the smallest details

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Tar Heels connect through Carolina College Advising Corps

man standing before a microphone addresses a crowd

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What is Carolina’s endowment?

Portrait of Ariayana Harrell smiling with UNC-Chapel Hill campus in the background.

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The arc of a Covenant Scholar

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

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A world of support

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

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A lifetime of giving

Portrait of Bella Garcia against textured cream background with thin Carolina blue line.

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Actor and advocate

The 2024 UNC mens golf team holding trophies and a banner after winning the ACC championship.

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Carolina Champions: Peter Fountain

Dalili sits outside. on the steps of the Bell Tower.

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A beautiful surprise

Maribel Borger and other members of the Rural Medicine Pathway Program stand outside of the home they helped remove debris from.

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Aligned with the mission