Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

Left to right: Dr. Dana Lebo; Hilary Lithgow; Sam Rodriguez (submitted photo)

2 min read

Empowering veterans in unconventional ways

A mosaic shows a tiger chasing an ibex in a decorative border panel in the Huqoq synagogue.

2 min read

Archaeological dig in Galilee uncovers mosaics

Patricia Rosenmeyer sits in her office.

2 min read

Taking the helm

Jamez McCorkle along two other actors performing "Omar" during a Carolina Performing Arts performance.

3 min read

‘Omar’ authors win 2023 Pulitzer Prize in music

Jim White stands in front of a window with a view of the Old Well on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Liberal arts for the 21st century

Waleed Ziad stands outside holding a laptop next to a woman who is setting up a video camera.

2 min read

Cataloging with the local community