Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Person stands at a group of table with two others.

3 min read

Carolina alum brings art and business together

Five ACRED members stand behind a table.

5 min read

Alumni Q&A with Oliver Pau

Three people pose and smile in a lab.

4 min read

Eyes on the brain

Three headshots of James Koman (centered), Allie Ray McCullen (right), and Eric Montross (left) against a Carolina blue backdrop.

2 min read

Three alumni honored with Davie Awards for service

Joe Spencer holds a certificate for a perfect sanitation rating beside his hot dog stand.

4 min read

Blue skies, red dogs and all the toppings

AI-generated image of Rameses wearing a red, white and blue outfit and hat, in front of a stylized American flag

5 min read

Celebrating a presidential day

Michelle Itano works with microscopes in her lab.

2 min read

Maestro of microscopy

Richards examining a specimen at Harvard University.

2 min read

Passion for paleontology

Napoleon Wallacesmiling

1 min read

Leading a fulfilling life

Roy Smith and his wife pose in front of a lake alongside a portrait of Roy when he was a college student.

1 min read

A world of possibility and promise

Maribel Borger poses on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

3 min read

Helping Others Succeed

Antonio McBroom Smiling for a photo.

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Antonio McBroom ‘08, Morehead-Cain Scholar