Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

4 min read

Tar Heels connect through Carolina College Advising Corps

Portrait of Ariayana Harrell smiling with UNC-Chapel Hill campus in the background.

4 min read

The arc of a Covenant Scholar

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

6 min read

A world of support

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving

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

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

4 min read

Because of you: 2024 giving highlights