Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

4 min read

Bringing Autism Fathers Together

Napoleon Wallacesmiling

1 min read

Leading a fulfilling life

Brandon Feaster in a white lab coat on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill

1 min read

A meaningful support network

Dr. David Drewry at the Genetic Medicine Building on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill .

9 min read

Collaborating for a Cure

Kainat Aslam

3 min read

Creating a Pathway

UNC-Chapel Hill Old Well with colorful fall leaves

2 min read

Fortifying Local Economies

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

Richard Allison, CEO of Dominos sitting

2 min read

Tar Heel bred

Person sitting in a chair, working on laptop in the Launch Chapel Hill space.

2 min read

Launching local innovation

Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, co-director, Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center; Terry Rhodes, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. James Kelly, executive director, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, chancellor

7 min read

Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans

An Indian woman in a sari stands in a field of solar panels.

7 min read

Investing in the future of sustainable business