Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Elarnta Darden smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background.

2 min read

Small town reared, international bound

Danny Hage holds up a framed world map.

2 min read

A transformational experience

Jacob Stocks smiles in front of the UNC Campus Y building.

1 min read

Ready to experience the world

Overhead shot of two individuals working with wired technology.

2 min read

Innovation for a sustainable future

Woman speaking to man with text "powering communities" behind her.

1 min watch

A clearer vision for a cleaner world

Zena Cardman stands on a runway wearing a NASA suit and holding a helmet, with a plane in the background.

1 min read

Practice for Mars

Diamonde Henderson smiling outdoors in Prague on the left, and Johnathan Robertson portrait on the right.

3 min read

Dreamers-Who-Do: Innovate Carolina program sends student entrepreneurs to Europe