Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

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High-impact fellows

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

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Fostering collaboration and community

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

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Leading locally

Phone screen with social media apps and a finger selecting an app.

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Tackling crisis of teens and screens

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

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A Mission for Public Service

Tori Smith Ekstrand in front of a wall featuring the United State Constitution.

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Back to Carolina

Researchers stand in front of a screen that displays social media posts

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Democracy in the digital age

Neta Mishly smiles in front of a window.

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Promoting peace, piece-by-piece

Side-by-side portraits of Nicholas Fanatauzzi and Pareen Bhagat.

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Xpress yourself

A group of Lead for North Carolina Fellows

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Cultivating community leaders