Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Addie Afeworki in her cap and gown dropped into Carolina argyle graphic.

6 min read

Making space for a dream fulfilled

Grace Brown and Sunny Burrows seated at an outdoor table.

5 min read

Mentorship helped graduating Peachtree Scholar find her path

Bob Goldstein and TK Pham sitting on a bench with coffees

5 min read

Spring graduate found community through the Carolina Covenant

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

A finger skims the page of a 19th-century doctors' notes in a daybook from the Wilson Special Collections Library

5 min read

A match met, a fellowship forever

Adam Sherif stands with hands crossed wearing a suit

4 min read

The Pogue Endowment keeps on giving back

1 min watch

A skill set for North Carolina

Kayleigh Olecki smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Scholarship helps recruit a top student

Barry Frederick smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Expanding horizons at Carolina

Reina Kinnaly smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

First-generation student planning to give back

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2 min read

Blue Sky Scholars

Andy Griffith sits on the ground outside holding a stick.

2 min read

It begins at Carolina