Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Luther Hodges shakes hands with a student.

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Luther Hodges Scholars

Deshpande sitting in front of a tree

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Solving supply chain challenges

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

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Power Hour

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

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Addressing kinship care

People walking past helped wanted sign.

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Where are the workers?

A woman negotiates in a conference room.

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Negotiating with stereotypes

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

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Forging a new life

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

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

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Finding a different path

Portrait of Brad Hendricks.

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Bringing business to undergraduates

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

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Helping Veterans Thrive

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

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Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments