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

Three headshots of James Koman (centered), Allie Ray McCullen (right), and Eric Montross (left) against a Carolina blue backdrop.

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Three alumni honored with Davie Awards for service

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

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Reimagining the Pit

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

Group of SPARK participants at the fall retreat.

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Fueling confidence and courage through SPARK

A woman stands in an office setting with a map pin graphic that surrounds her in blue that reads "Tar Heels Everywhere" and "Singapore."

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Tar Heels Everywhere: Singapore

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

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New connections and careers

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

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

A shoulders-up portrait of Lilly Washburn.

4 min read

The best of both worlds

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

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'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Portrait of Jashawnna Gladney smiling.

3 min read

A continuation of advocacy

Madison Sturdivant in her classroom.

3 min read

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