Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Nihar Vaidya working on computer

4 min read

Leading the Next Generation of Computer Scientists

The UNC Asian American Center celebrates the opening of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting event and look inside the center.

2 min read

‘Where I can be myself’

Selina Shi stands in front of Asian American Center

2 min read

Leaving her heelprint

Ricky May, third from left, with previous Carolina Blue Honors Fellows.

1 min read

Expanding fellowship efforts

Chris Gray and Sara Daavettila stand side by side in front of a blue swath.

4 min read

Academic and Athletic Excellence

Madyson Barber smililing on campus

4 min read

Going Above and Beyond

1 min read

Researching the senses

Stacy Zhang conducts research on coast in Morehead City

2 min read

On the edge of discovery

Susan Gravely and Bill Ross gaze at each other on a balcony overlooking the city of Florence.

5 min read

Giving the Gift of Global Education

Carolina alumnus Will Jung conducts an orchestra.

4 min read

Bridging Music and Language

A Carolina student faces a crowd at a commencement ceremony.

6 min read

Preparing graduate students for the future of work outside academia

Samantha Garcia Cruz

2 min read

Transferring, researching, excelling