Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

A colorful illustration of a brain with social media icons and emojis inside it.

6 min read

Tips for parents to keep in mind when shopping for devices

A shoulders up portrait of Anne Maheux on a Carolina blue illustrated background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Anne Maheux on generative AI use among adolescents

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

5 min read

'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

5 min read

Together, we propel the world

Keith Sawyer faces the camera with fun expression and hands in the air; a blackboard with water drop motif is in the background

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Keith Sawyer

LessonPlans

3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Side by side waist-up portraits of Matt Bernacki (left) and Jeff Greene (right).

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Jeff Greene and Matt Bernacki

Mathias Zimba stands with two mothers in front of a home in rural Zambia

3 min read

Meet Mathias Zimba, executive director of Rising Fountains

Athletes do pushups in a gym.

6 min read

Power Hour

Marisa Marraccini smiling for a photograph

3 min read

Program to create improved social media resources for adolescent mental health receives C. Felix Harvey Award

Phone screen with social media apps and a finger selecting an app.

2 min read

Tackling crisis of teens and screens

Keith Sawyer sits in front of Peabody Hall with an assortment of trinkets and toys.

2 min read

Learning the creative process