Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Group of SPARK participants at the fall retreat.

4 min read

Fueling confidence and courage through SPARK

Mina Bayraktar stands in front of the doors of Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

6 min read

Beyond the Well: Reaching out, returning home

A woman stands in an office setting with a map pin graphic that surrounds her in blue that reads "Tar Heels Everywhere" and "Singapore."

7 min read

Tar Heels Everywhere: Singapore

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

4 min read

Intern shares analytics model with Japanese baseball team

Two hands wearing gardening gloves push down on dirt surrounding a small plant.

5 min read

Gardens ‘for students by students’

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

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Kara Hume on fitness for all

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

4 min read

New connections and careers

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

4 min read

A lifetime of giving

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

6 min read

Carolina Champions: Peter Fountain

Lyric Locklear in front of the Old Well.

3 min read

Lumbee senior focuses on traditional ways of healing

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

UNC wrestler T.J. Jaworsky holding an opponent by the leg during a match.

5 min read

Carolina Champion: T.J. Jaworsky