Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Matthew Thornton looks into the distance with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

A passion for math leads to a new path

Members of the 1994 UNC women's basketball team hoist up the championship trophy.

9 min read

Carolina Champions: Charlotte Smith

South Building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

3 min read

In SCiLL pilot, students to exercise free expression, civil discourse

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Ben Speas kneeling on the soccer field and pointing skyward in celebration.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Ben Speas

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

5 min read

Olympic gold legacy

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

8 min read

Ringing in the Summer Olympics

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

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Naomi André

Karen Jordan calling for the UNC crew team as coxswain.

3 min read

Steering toward sustainability

Jed Atkins in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Meet Jed Atkins, SCiLL director and dean

Carmichael Lobby dedication

3 min read

UNC coach’s legacy cemented forever