Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

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Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

A smiling woman seated indoors framed within a blue location pin graphic. London cityscape in the back with 'Tar Heels Everywhere' and ‘London’ text.

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Tar Heels Everywhere: London

Three people stand next to the Galapagos Science Center sign in the Galapagos.

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A world of support

Sharon Lawrence stands outside PlayMakers Repertory Company.

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One-woman show spotlights Sharon Lawrence

Left: Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Gene Roberts ’54; Right: An 1895 woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika

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Top 10 Carolina Stories 2024

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

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Olympic gold legacy

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World-widening gift takes UNC Hussman student to Spain

Spencer Bakalar smiling

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Women who are changing the world

Ricky May, third from left, with previous Carolina Blue Honors Fellows.

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Expanding fellowship efforts

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Legacy for Lisa

Susan Gravely and Bill Ross gaze at each other on a balcony overlooking the city of Florence.

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Giving the Gift of Global Education

Kaia graduation

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Combining Disciplines for Success