Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Olin and Marilyn Setzer Treadway smiling.

4 min read

Planned gift to University Library honors parents

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

4 min read

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

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

4 min read

New connections and careers

Black and white mock up of a vintage printing machine against a blue circular backdrop.

4 min read

10-millionth volume celebrates philanthropy, illuminates printing technology

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3 min read

Carolina’s libraries connect a dad and daughter

Picture of Maxine Brown-Davis.

2 min read

Representation and access, today and tomorrow

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’