Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

An action shot of Gigi Cloney wearing boxing gloves

4 min read

‘Serendipitous’ Support

Graeme Robertson smiling

1 min read

The gift of mentorship

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

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health

Sarah Hoffman smiling for a photo.

1 min read

Advocating for mental health

Purshotam Aruwani sitting at a desk with a computer and monitor.

1 min read

A summer in public safety

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

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

Five Carolina Law students, accompanied by Dean Martin Brinkley and Professor Lissa Broome at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

2 min read

Gaining Mutual Understanding

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12 min read

'The Happiness of the Rising Generation'

Jessica Smith smiling and poses for a photo.

2 min read

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