Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

An Indian woman in a sari stands in a field of solar panels.

7 min read

Investing in the future of sustainable business

Francisco Laso and his fellow researchers launch a drone on the Galapagos Islands.

4 min read

Putting Galapagos Farmers on the Map

A Carolina student faces a crowd at a commencement ceremony.

6 min read

Preparing graduate students for the future of work outside academia

Samantha Garcia Cruz

2 min read

Transferring, researching, excelling

Purshotam Aruwani sitting at a desk with a computer and monitor.

1 min read

A summer in public safety

Kaia graduation

3 min read

Combining Disciplines for Success

Joe Brown poses in the foreground of a lab.

4 min read

A Human Right

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7 min read

Where the Water Will Rise

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6 min read

What is ‘safe’ sanitation?

Donald Fejfar in a lab wearing a lab coat.

1 min read

Population-based work

1 min read

Environmental factors and human health

A closeup portrait of Carolina student Elijah Watson with the Old Well in the background.

8 min read

'I Can't Believe I Got To Go'