Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

David Hesmer smiles in the Hingtgen lab.

2 min read

From cancer patient to volunteer

Andrew Satterlee, Shawn Hingtgen and Alison Mercer-Smith standing in a lab, facing the viewer.

9 min read

Minds meet hearts in the hunt for a cure

Sam Lai smiles with lab supplies in the background.

2 min read

The tools to change the world

Leaf Huang smiles in a lab.

2 min read

Propelling into success

Dr. Soumya Rahima Benhabbour stands behind a lecturn speaking.

2 min read

A joint impact

Alex DeWalle smiles in front of a lake.

2 min read

Influential innovation

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Carolina’s Collaborative Culture

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill physician and researcher Elizabeth Stringer

7 min read

Where She Needed To Be

Two men and one woman smiling and posing in front of a flight of brick steps.

2 min read

Only a spark

Rahima Benhabbour works in a lab.

1 min read

Long-lasting impact

Brian Hogan smiles in front of a campus building.

2 min read

Mentoring benefits everyone

Juan Razo smiles in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Diversity of thought