Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Carolina Blue Sky Scholar Lamin Saidy poses with arms crossed facing the camera under a portico

2 min read

An opportunity to grow

Former Blue Sky Scholar Delancy Allred sits at the teacher's desk in a classroom

1 min read

A career launched

Carolina Cupboard Volunteers

5 min read

Tackling N.C. State on the field and hunger off the field

Lauren Baker smiles for the camera in front of the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill

3 min read

‘I’ve loved every second’

Carolina Covenant Scholar Nya Smythe faces the camera with the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill in the background

6 min read

Cultivating community

Kessler Scholar Emily Shipway stands on a rooftop leaning against a railing with trees and sky in the background

4 min read

Kessler Scholar finds a family

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

2 min read

Following in her father’s footsteps

Sonny Griffith sits at a table in Wilson Library while typing on a laptop while looking at the camera.

3 min read

Following the narrative

Pasuth Thothaveesansuk smiles for a photo on Polk Place, with Wilson Library in the background.

2 min read

Telling a missing story

Two students work together in the BeAM Makerspace.

2 min read

Collaboration and practice

Exterior of the Learning Center building.

2 min read

A resource for all

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

2 min read

Forging a new life