Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

Marisa Marraccini smiling for a photograph

3 min read

Program to create improved social media resources for adolescent mental health receives C. Felix Harvey Award

Phone screen with social media apps and a finger selecting an app.

2 min read

Tackling crisis of teens and screens

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

Keith Sawyer sits in front of Peabody Hall with an assortment of trinkets and toys.

2 min read

Learning the creative process

A portrait of Dorothy Espelage.

2 min read

International forums and worldwide problems

Photo of the newly completed plaza.

2 min read

Honoring founders, fostering community

A Rembrandt sketch of a ship.

2 min read

Rare Rembrandts and other Dutch drawings

A student uses a 3D printer.

2 min read

BeAMing up to the cloud

Morehead Science Center.

1 min read

Seeing more stars

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