Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

Jim Jones speaks at the Alpha Challenge with a microphone in his hand and a presentation behind him that reads "Alpha Challenge presented by William Blair."

7 min read

A solid investment

Lyric Locklear in front of the Old Well.

3 min read

Lumbee senior focuses on traditional ways of healing

A shoulders-up portrait of Lilly Washburn.

4 min read

The best of both worlds

3 min read

Ask a Professor: Katrijn Gielens talks Black Friday

Carolina Cupboard Food Pantry President Kennedy Williams walks through a pantry/kitchen area.

4 min read

Carolina Cupboard is here for you

A waist-up portrait of John Moody with the ocean in the background.

3 min read

Keeping Carolina a special place

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

3 min read

'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Carolina and NC State mascots pose looking forward while standing in a kitchen/pantry.

6 min read

Facing off to fight student food insecurity

Katie Dixon and teammates holding trophies after winning the 2023 NCAA championship.

7 min read

Carolina Champions: Katie Dixon

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

A portrait of Shirley Ort with campus scene in background.

3 min read

The Tar Heel behind the Covenant