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

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

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.

6 min read

A world of support

Charles Hands and two Covenant students sit at a table laughing.

4 min read

A passion for helping others

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

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No higher calling

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

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

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Expanding fellowship efforts

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

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health

Seth Shelden leans against a statue in front of a large building.

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family