Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Matthew Thornton looks into the distance with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

A passion for math leads to a new path

Members of the 1994 UNC women's basketball team hoist up the championship trophy.

9 min read

Carolina Champions: Charlotte Smith

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Gregory Characklis sits at a table with one leg crossed and a map in the background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Gregory Characklis on risk management

Ben Speas kneeling on the soccer field and pointing skyward in celebration.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Ben Speas

Osman in a suit smiling.

3 min read

Empowering humanity through technology

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

5 min read

Olympic gold legacy

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

8 min read

Ringing in the Summer Olympics

Exterior of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

4 min read

Beech Award recognizes Atkinson’s use of data to confront disparities

UNC School of Data Science faculty Alex McAvoy, Santiago Olivella and Harlin Lee.

9 min read

A mathematical biologist walks up to a farmer

Karen Jordan calling for the UNC crew team as coxswain.

3 min read

Steering toward sustainability

Carmichael Lobby dedication

3 min read

UNC coach’s legacy cemented forever