Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A finger skims the page of a 19th-century doctors' notes in a daybook from the Wilson Special Collections Library

5 min read

A match met, a fellowship forever

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

4 min read

Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

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

3 min read

Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'

Five people smile for the camera at a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a balloon arch.

3 min read

Celebrating Native presence on campus

Two hands wearing gardening gloves push down on dirt surrounding a small plant.

5 min read

Gardens ‘for students by students’

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

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

Student working in lab.

3 min read

Teaching beyond the scope of a classroom

Chineka Stanley stands outdoors, wearing a UNC Facilities polo.

2 min read

Making campus home

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

Waleed Ziad stands outside holding a laptop next to a woman who is setting up a video camera.

2 min read

Cataloging with the local community