Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

An action shot of Gigi Cloney wearing boxing gloves

4 min read

‘Serendipitous’ Support

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

4 min read

Bringing Autism Fathers Together

Hands using a phone touchscreen

2 min read

Studying technology and teen mental health

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

2 min read

Leading opioid safety research

Noah standing with his arms crossed

1 min read

Combining interests

Brandon Feaster in a white lab coat on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill

1 min read

A meaningful support network

Dalal holding a UNC branded umbrella

1 min read

Resilience built on opportunity

Sherrod Crum

1 min read

An entrepreneur at heart

The Old Well in summer with sun shining

6 min read

Strengthening Student Success

Cameron working in a lab with instruments in hand

2 min read

Single-cell solutions

Mary leaning against a wall, smiling

1 min read

Perfectly pitched for success

Roy Smith and his wife pose in front of a lake alongside a portrait of Roy when he was a college student.

1 min read

A world of possibility and promise