Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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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

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

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

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

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

2 min read

Leading opioid safety research

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, co-director, Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center; Terry Rhodes, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. James Kelly, executive director, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, chancellor

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Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans

Lantinx students

1 min read

Understanding gaps

BofA_Leadership_LEAD

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Building a better future

Hailey Morris smiling.

1 min read

Inspired by service