Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

3 min read

The full circle of philanthropy

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

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Black and white portrait of the Dibbert family.

2 min read

A new commitment to military-affiliated students

Malik Jabati smiles in front of the Old Well.

3 min read

Finding an intellectually stimulating environment

1 min watch

A skill set for North Carolina

Emmanuel Lee sits on a front porch smiling.

1 min read

Challenging invisibility

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

Big check presentation on the basketball court during Late Night.

1 min read

Hoops for relief

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Andy Griffith sits on the ground outside holding a stick.

2 min read

It begins at Carolina