Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

2 min read

Tireless service to the state

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

2 min read

Future in good hands

A woman negotiates in a conference room.

2 min read

Negotiating with stereotypes

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

2 min read

Forging a new life

Portrait of Brad Hendricks.

2 min read

Bringing business to undergraduates

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

3 min read

Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities

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

10 min read

Helping Veterans Thrive

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

2 min read

Doing What She Loves

Doctor at desk with head in hands.

2 min read

STEPPS to address physician stress

Dr. Joseph Muenzer with Cathy Bryson and Vaughn Bryson.

2 min read

Pioneering care for rare diseases

Elderly women participate in an exercise class

2 min read

Moving toward better cognition