Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A finger skims the page of a 19th-century doctors' notes in a daybook from the Wilson Special Collections Library

5 min read

A match met, a fellowship forever

Portrait of a man with glasses and short hair wearing a black suit.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp on the history of leaders

Barbara Stephenson presents Taketo "Mike" Furuhata with a book at the SEUS Japan conference.

4 min read

Tar Heels in Japan

Mary Margaret Frank stands outside of an academic building in a grassy area.

3 min read

From UNC Kenan-Flagler student to dean

Window panels to a conference room with a banner that reads "PNC, Capital Markets Lab."

5 min read

More than a classroom

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

Black and white mock up of a vintage printing machine against a blue circular backdrop.

4 min read

10-millionth volume celebrates philanthropy, illuminates printing technology

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Katrijn Gielens talks Black Friday

Illustration representing the new Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, which will accelerate research on extreme weather and cybersecurity, featuring illustrations of a woman walking and icons representing markets, cybersecurity and weather

3 min read

Institute translates environmental threats into financial risks

Deshpande sitting in front of a tree

6 min read

Solving supply chain challenges

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

A woman negotiates in a conference room.

2 min read

Negotiating with stereotypes