Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Derek Brown stands in front of Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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Entrepreneurial solutions

Napoleon Wallacesmiling

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Leading a fulfilling life

Emily Harmon holding a net while standing on a thigh deep water level lake

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Plasticity and evolution

Students working with computers and various devices in a lab.

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Shaping future engineers

UNC PhD student Riley Vickers stands in front of a pond at Carolina's North Forest.

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Membranes and Modeling

Lydia Rowen sits in garden

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Promoting sustainability

Whitmore looks out over the field site.

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A project of her own

Tyrell Carter smiles in front of Kenan-Flagler Business School

2 min read

A love for entrepreneurship

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

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Giving back to the community

Nicolas and Jairo with all they need for a successful day – coffee, dogs and their machetes.

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Combining coffee and conservation

Jeliyah Clark smiling with campus in the backdrop and a blue geometric overlay.

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Multiplier Effect

Cassidy Harding smiling

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Shaping her future