Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

5 min read

No higher calling

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

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

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

2 min read

Tracking campaign contributions

Chineka Stanley stands outdoors, wearing a UNC Facilities polo.

2 min read

Making campus home

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

A portrait of Dorothy Espelage.

2 min read

International forums and worldwide problems