Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person stands at a group of table with two others.

3 min read

Carolina alum brings art and business together

Five ACRED members stand behind a table.

5 min read

Alumni Q&A with Oliver Pau

Three people pose and smile in a lab.

4 min read

Eyes on the brain

Three headshots of James Koman (centered), Allie Ray McCullen (right), and Eric Montross (left) against a Carolina blue backdrop.

2 min read

Three alumni honored with Davie Awards for service

Joe Spencer holds a certificate for a perfect sanitation rating beside his hot dog stand.

4 min read

Blue skies, red dogs and all the toppings

AI-generated image of Rameses wearing a red, white and blue outfit and hat, in front of a stylized American flag

5 min read

Celebrating a presidential day

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

5 min read

No higher calling

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

Napoleon Wallacesmiling

1 min read

Leading a fulfilling life

Antonio McBroom Smiling for a photo.

1 min watch

Antonio McBroom ‘08, Morehead-Cain Scholar

Woman stands at head of table presenting to a large group of students.

1 min read

Startup funds for Carolina students