Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Elarnta Darden smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background.

2 min read

Small town reared, international bound

Danny Hage holds up a framed world map.

2 min read

A transformational experience

Lauren Eaves smiles in front of the Meantime Coffee Co. counter.

2 min read

Organizations as business: Meantime Coffee Co.

Jacob Stocks smiles in front of the UNC Campus Y building.

1 min read

Ready to experience the world

Entrepreneurship program participants smile for a photo with library shelves in the background.

2 min read

Kickstarting a Carolina Law entrepreneurship program

Shawn Hingtgen smiles at a microscope.

2 min read

Hunting down brain tumors

Diamonde Henderson smiling outdoors in Prague on the left, and Johnathan Robertson portrait on the right.

3 min read

Dreamers-Who-Do: Innovate Carolina program sends student entrepreneurs to Europe

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A helping hand in 3D