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Carolina Stories

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Jack Austin smiles for the camera wearing a button-down top and suit jacket in the atrium of a building.

6 min read

Another mission accomplished

Portrait of Rymer in front of the UNC School of Education.

5 min read

Bridging access

Carolina women's soccer team members jump with glee on the soccer field.

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Maya Bracy stands in front of Peabody Hall, home of the UNC School of Education.

2 min read

Education beyond school

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

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

2 min read

Tackling crisis of teens and screens

Ilana Shtivelman in front of the UNC Veterans Resource Center.

1 min read

Serving veterans through social work

A United States flag flies

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Documenting veteran histories

2 min read

Promoting equitable education

Hailey Morris smiling.

1 min read

Inspired by service

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A Duty to Make a Difference