Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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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.

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Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'

Frank and Ellen Proctor standing on the steps of the Pit.

5 min read

Reimagining the Pit

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’

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

A man uncovers a wall plaque that begins with Honoring the memory of Mr. Nazzareno Longiotti.

2 min read

A lobby of legacy