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

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

A colorful illustration of a brain with social media icons and emojis inside it.

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Tips for parents to keep in mind when shopping for devices

RJ and Rameses point at the camera in a campus food pantry, with jars of peanut butter in the foreground.

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When competition feeds a cause

Shaun Anderson stands in the foreground with the Dean E. Smith Center in the background.

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Ask a Professor: Shaun Anderson on NIL and student-athletes’ growing support for social causes

A shoulders up portrait of Anne Maheux on a Carolina blue illustrated background.

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Ask a Professor: Anne Maheux on generative AI use among adolescents

Nathan Townsend stands on a professional baseball field on a sunny day.

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Intern shares analytics model with Japanese baseball team

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

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'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Kara Hume smiles and faces the camera while posing in a gym. Each hand grips an exercise ring hanging down.

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Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

Portrait of Rymer in front of the UNC School of Education.

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Bridging access

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

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A lifetime of giving

The 2024 UNC mens golf team holding trophies and a banner after winning the ACC championship.

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Carolina Champions: Peter Fountain

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights