Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Rick Luettich stands on a pier with a seagull flying in the background.

2 min read

Engineering in the environment

CSTEPfield

2 min read

Stepping into Work Experience

Portrait of Varun Potlapalli in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Dreaming of doctorates

Michelle Itano works with microscopes in her lab.

2 min read

Maestro of microscopy

Sheila Kannappan and Mugdha Polimera

2 min read

Finding hidden black holes

Dr. Danielle Spurlock teaching to her class.

2 min read

Analyzing housing security

Richards examining a specimen at Harvard University.

2 min read

Passion for paleontology

Portrait of Kaylee Burrell leaning on the desk in her middle school classroom

5 min read

Led by Her Passions

Jamiel and Shayne Owens smiling at each other on a city sidewalk

4 min read

Bringing Autism Fathers Together

Hands using a phone touchscreen

2 min read

Studying technology and teen mental health

A blurry person walks down a corridor.

1 min read

The Impact of GiveUNC

Dalal holding a UNC branded umbrella

1 min read

Resilience built on opportunity