Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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

5 min read

Gardens ‘for students by students’

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

5 min read

'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

4 min read

This Royster studies oysters

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

3 min read

Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

Chancellor Lee Roberts holding the 2025 Lux Libertas Philanthropy Award to Paul Fulton ’57

3 min read

Paul Fulton Honored with Lux Libertas Award

Rahima Benhabbour peers up to the left corner of the image with a ring light and blue background behind her.

6 min read

A ring of hope

Maribel Borger and other members of the Rural Medicine Pathway Program stand outside of the home they helped remove debris from.

4 min read

Aligned with the mission

Collage of Yessenia during her travels: in front of a light house, sitting in a field and standing on a cliff.

3 min read

Yessenia Estrada-Zerhoudi is one C-STEP ahead

Portrait of Heather Wasser with a blue background.

3 min read

Applying global research to local disasters

Portrait of woman with brown hair smiling up against a two-toned blue background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Julia Rager on urban wildfire risks

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights