Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

A shoulders-up portrait of Lilly Washburn.

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The best of both worlds

Carolina Cupboard Food Pantry President Kennedy Williams walks through a pantry/kitchen area.

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Carolina Cupboard is here for you

Katharine deGolian poses with the Old Well in the background.

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'A community that I'm part of and always will be'

Carolina and NC State mascots pose looking forward while standing in a kitchen/pantry.

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Facing off to fight student food insecurity

Katie Dixon and teammates holding trophies after winning the 2023 NCAA championship.

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Carolina Champions: Katie Dixon

A portrait of Shirley Ort with campus scene in background.

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The Tar Heel behind the Covenant

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

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Olympic gold legacy

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

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Ringing in the Summer Olympics

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World-widening gift takes UNC Hussman student to Spain

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

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Fighting food insecurity on campus