Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Carolina Blue Sky Scholar Lamin Saidy poses with arms crossed facing the camera under a portico

2 min read

An opportunity to grow

Carolina Cupboard Volunteers

5 min read

Tackling N.C. State on the field and hunger off the field

Kessler Scholar Emily Shipway stands on a rooftop leaning against a railing with trees and sky in the background

4 min read

Kessler Scholar finds a family

Carolina donor Luther Hodges greets recipients of a scholarship created in his name

2 min read

Luther Hodges Scholars program launches this fall

Luther Hodges shakes hands with a student.

2 min read

Luther Hodges Scholars

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?

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

2 min read

Collaboration and practice

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

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit