Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

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Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Fiona Chen demonstrates how electronics work to youth in Franklinton.

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SECU Public Fellows internship brings science to Franklin County

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

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Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Ruitian Yan leans against a railing facing the camera outdoors.

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Community-based climate research

Frank Leibfarth in lab wearing a dark blue jump suit.

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Translating discovery into solutions

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

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Following in her father’s footsteps

Professor Ibrahim smiling at the camera in the lobby of Gillings on U.N.C. campus.

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Biostatistics: More than just numbers

Owen Fenton (seated) surrounded by six members of his team in the Fenton Lab

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Attracting expertise: A win for Carolina, a win for research

Carolina senior on a recent hike in Tennessee.

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Backpacking for bats

Person smiling making coffee.

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Research leading to less loneliness

Haley Plaas researches if blooms correlate with poor air quality.

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Algae in the air

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Lowering risk of long COVID