Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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A lifetime of giving back

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.

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Another mission accomplished

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

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Paul Fulton Honored with Lux Libertas Award

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

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Because of you: 2024 giving highlights

Tom Kenan ’59 (center) with (from left) Robert Baynard, Lawrence Gray ’86, Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts and Vice Chancellor for Development Mike Andreasen.

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Carolina honors Tom Kenan for lifetime of giving and service

Carolina donor Luther Hodges greets recipients of a scholarship created in his name

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Luther Hodges Scholars program launches this fall

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Ilana Shtivelman in front of the UNC Veterans Resource Center.

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Serving veterans through social work

A United States flag flies

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Documenting veteran histories

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

Dr. Moray and students

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Helping Students Reach their Full Potential