Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

A group of stakeholders clap joyfully in front of a Bell Hall sign at the opening of Bell Hall.

6 min read

Bell Hall builds bridges for business and beyond

Painting sits in a glass box on display with person passing in the background.

3 min read

Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'

Frank and Ellen Proctor standing on the steps of the Pit.

5 min read

Reimagining the Pit

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

5 min read

No higher calling

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

Photo of the newly completed plaza.

2 min read

Honoring founders, fostering community

Collage with aerial rendering of Bell Hall at center, surrounded by photos of students and speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony.

2 min read

Funding the future at UNC Kenan-Flagler

The Barzin Family

2 min read

‘A place that has given us so much’

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Patrick Dougherty arranging sticks for art project.

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A stickworks display for campus