Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

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

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

4 min read

Bringing Autism Fathers Together

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

2 min read

Leading opioid safety research

Person sitting in a chair, working on laptop in the Launch Chapel Hill space.

2 min read

Launching local innovation

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

7 min read

Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

Lantinx students

1 min read

Understanding gaps

Silhouette of person in prison

2 min read

Philosophy as public service

Teachers studying art.

7 min read

Connecting Carolina to Students and Educators across the State

Carolina student working with Galapagos natives.

2 min read

Sustaining families in the Galapagos Islands