Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

DesireeRieckenbergWeb

4 min read

Desirée Rieckenberg lifts students in need

Karen Jordan calling for the UNC crew team as coxswain.

3 min read

Steering toward sustainability

Tora Taylor-Glover sits facing the camera at a patio table outdoors.

7 min read

Care when and where you need it

A sea lion is perched on a rock underwater with his head pointing up above the waterline

6 min read

Kenan Galapagos Fellows Program launches fall 2024

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

Carmichael Lobby dedication

3 min read

UNC coach’s legacy cemented forever

AI-generated image of Rameses wearing a red, white and blue outfit and hat, in front of a stylized American flag

5 min read

Celebrating a presidential day

Gustavo Gonzalez

3 min read

Embracing every opportunity

Maggie Ambrose faces the camera with sand and sea behind her

3 min read

Making the most of Carolina’s makerspaces

Eric Montross '94

4 min read

Eric Montross ’94 dies of cancer

Louise Hoff taking on skateboard

2 min read

Skateboarding and public health provide a transformative journey at Carolina