Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Jed Atkins in front of the Old Well

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Meet Jed Atkins, SCiLL director and dean

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

Maggie Ambrose faces the camera with sand and sea behind her

3 min read

Making the most of Carolina’s makerspaces

Craige Parking Deck with artwork that represents Carolina

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Communicating Carolina’s excellence through art

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.

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No higher calling

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

1 min read

High-impact fellows

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

2 min read

Collaboration and practice

Chineka Stanley stands outdoors, wearing a UNC Facilities polo.

2 min read

Making campus home

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

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