Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of David Fitzhugh with Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic.

4 min read

Meet a Bell Ringer: David Fitzhugh

Meghan Parker leans on Cam's shoulder at Titus' funeral.

5 min read

Titus strong

Nabarun Dasgupta stands smiling with arms crossed with a colorful artwork in the background.

7 min read

Nabarun Dasgupta wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

A doctor performs a sonograph.

2 min read

Making ultrasounds universal

A group of Lead for North Carolina Fellows

2 min read

Cultivating community leaders

Dr. David Drewry at the Genetic Medicine Building on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill .

9 min read

Collaborating for a Cure

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

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

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

Students pointing to a laptop and having a discussion during a nursing class.

2 min read

Nurse. Scientist. Educator. Leader.