Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

D.J. Murphy smiles outdoors.

2 min read

Leadership skills for a better tomorrow

Fellows from Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellows.

9 min read

Southern voices, future leaders

Carolina donor Luther Hodges greets recipients of a scholarship created in his name

2 min read

Luther Hodges Scholars program launches this fall

Karen Shelton stands in Karen Shelton stadium.

9 min read

Lessons beyond the field

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

2 min read

Forging a new life

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Finding a different path

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.

10 min read

Helping Veterans Thrive

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments