Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A United States flag flies

2 min read

Documenting veteran histories

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

2 min read

Correcting the record

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3 min read

Getting to Carolina, Step by Step

Nyjah King stands in a field in a hi-vis vest.

2 min read

A summer of service

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

Carolina Covenant Scholar Lindsay Corbett poses outside on UNC's campus.

4 min read

Building a Family of Scholars

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

Portrait of Matthew Wood running up the stairs at Kenan Stadium

7 min read

Graduating debt-free? ‘That’s crazy!’

Ashley Medina plays the flute

3 min read

A Call to Serve

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

2 min read

Giving back to the community