Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Andrew Satterlee, Shawn Hingtgen and Alison Mercer-Smith standing in a lab, facing the viewer.

9 min read

Minds meet hearts in the hunt for a cure

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

3 min read

The full circle of philanthropy

2 min read

Family values helping others

Sam Lai smiles with lab supplies in the background.

2 min read

The tools to change the world

Carolina student Jacky Zheng

7 min read

Carrying the Torch

Leaf Huang smiles in a lab.

2 min read

Propelling into success

Dr. Soumya Rahima Benhabbour stands behind a lecturn speaking.

2 min read

A joint impact

Alex DeWalle smiles in front of a lake.

2 min read

Influential innovation

2 min read

Carolina’s Collaborative Culture

Daniela Alfaro smiles outdoors.

3 min read

Challenging preconceptions

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill physician and researcher Elizabeth Stringer

7 min read

Where She Needed To Be

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

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it