Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Jessica_Jones

2 min read

‘The Best Gift I Ever Received’

Librarian holding the Highlander video tape.

7 min read

Fire Fighters

Paloma Ruiz on porch

4 min read

Writing Her Own Future

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

2 min read

Giving back to the community

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

1 min read

Uplifting a community

UNC students visiting UNC-Malawi Program

1 min read

Endowing Excellence

James and Susan Moeser pose outdoors in front of South Building on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

A Milestone Investment

Christine Mikeska and Ben Arbuckle with an assemblage of bones from an archaeological dig.

4 min read

Analyzing Ancient Animal Remains

Carolina alumnus Will Jung conducts an orchestra.

4 min read

Bridging Music and Language

Joey Lancellotti pitching

1 min read

Songs of inspiration

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost