Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

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.

5 min read

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

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

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

2 min read

MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation

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1 min read

History. Family. Carolina.