Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson.

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Addressing kinship care

People walking past helped wanted sign.

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Where are the workers?

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

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Collaboration and practice

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

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Tracking campaign contributions

School of data science members Alex McAvoy, Harlin Lee and Santiago Olivella pose in a hallway.

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Data science jokes and recs

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Jinsong Huang and Ying Zhou work on the computer.

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Safe, cost-effective imaging

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

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Becoming a scientist

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders

Ronit Freeman stands at a desk.

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Early career excellence

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

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A greater toolkit

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

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Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments