Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person smiling making coffee.

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Research leading to less loneliness

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.

2 min read

'The highlight of my college career'

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

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

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

Daniel Garcia stands in front of a tree while wearing a Carolina sweatshirt.

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Making college a reality

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

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Fostering collaboration and community

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

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Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities

Phone screen with social media apps and a finger selecting an app.

2 min read

Tackling crisis of teens and screens