Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Board with post-it note responses to question "What does the South mean to you?"

5 min read

Filling a major gap in oral history

Grace White

5 min read

Expanding the Ackland’s conservation efforts

BurchFellow

3 min read

Burch Fellows explore hidden side of Olympic Games

LessonPlans

3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

A portrait of Naomi Andre facing the camera on a gray background

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Naomi André

Alt text: Rhiannon Giddens (Photo by Ebru Yildiz)

6 min read

Advocacy, connection and joy: highlights from Rhiannon Giddens

Giddens and Justin Robinson host a jam session outside of Wilson Library.

13 min read

Up close with Rhiannon Giddens

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

2 min read

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience

Sepia-toned portrait of Dr. Kimball King speaking at a conference.

10 min read

Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor