Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

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

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

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

Five Carolina Law students, accompanied by Dean Martin Brinkley and Professor Lissa Broome at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

2 min read

Gaining Mutual Understanding

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

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Front entrance of the UNC School of Law.

1 min read

Practice-ready

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family