Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Raegan Murphy smiling and working in a garden.

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Growing, growing until it's gone

Students clear debris in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. One student stands smiling at the camera while holding a shovel.

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Mentors, mountains and a mission

Dr. Frederick Bowman Jr. sits in a lounge chair at his home in Chapel Hill.

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A lifetime of giving

Morehead Science Center.

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Seeing more stars

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

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Giving back to the community

Person sitting in a chair, working on laptop in the Launch Chapel Hill space.

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Launching local innovation

Two people stand in outdoor hallway of a building.

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A convergent code

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Uplifting a community

Purshotam Aruwani sitting at a desk with a computer and monitor.

1 min read

A summer in public safety

Office space with a "Chapel Hill" light-up sign on the wall.

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Launching into the future

Woman stands at head of table presenting to a large group of students.

1 min read

Startup funds for Carolina students

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Innovate Carolina: Projects to Watch