Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Yolanda Simpson in a lab

4 min read

Taking on STEM’s biggest challenges

Nihar Vaidya working on computer

4 min read

Leading the Next Generation of Computer Scientists

Doctor showing woman an x-ray of teeth.

1 min read

Improving patient care

Madyson Barber smililing on campus

4 min read

Going Above and Beyond

1 min read

Uplifting a community

UNC students visiting UNC-Malawi Program

1 min read

Endowing Excellence

1 min read

Researching the senses

Joel Kingsolver in Lab

1 min read

A pillar for ecosystem health

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

5 min read

A Milestone Investment

Patients walk into the University of Zambia School of Medicine Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

8 min read

A new device for saving lives

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