Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

2 min read

Addressing kinship care

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

2 min read

Forging a new life

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Lane stands in front of South Building on U.N.C. campus.

2 min read

Finding a different path

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

2 min read

Fostering collaboration and community

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.

10 min read

Helping Veterans Thrive

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

2 min read

Tackling crisis of teens and screens

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Ilana Shtivelman in front of the UNC Veterans Resource Center.

1 min read

Serving veterans through social work

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service