Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

2 min read

Tireless service to the state

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

2 min read

Future in good hands

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

2 min read

Collaboration and practice

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

3 min read

Data science jokes and recs

Jinsong Huang and Ying Zhou work on the computer.

2 min read

Safe, cost-effective imaging

Abigail Rohy stands in a lab in her graduation regalia.

2 min read

Becoming a scientist

Ana Zurita Posas, Scott Hamilton, and Kevin Guskiewicz stand chatting at the GoldenLEAF Luncheon.

3 min read

Supporting North Carolina’s rural communities

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.

10 min read

Helping Veterans Thrive

Ronit Freeman stands at a desk.

1 min read

Early career excellence

UNC Makerspace employees taking a RYOBI training via video call.

2 min read

A greater toolkit

Dr. Sheikh examines a patient with health care professionals taking notes in the background.

2 min read

Doing What She Loves

Doctor at desk with head in hands.

2 min read

STEPPS to address physician stress