Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Five people smile for the camera at a ribbon-cutting ceremony under a balloon arch.

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Celebrating Native presence on campus

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

4 min read

A lifetime of giving

Selena Braye-Bulls smiles with posters in the background.

1 min read

A Leader in Student Life

Jeliyah Clark smiling with campus in the backdrop and a blue geometric overlay.

4 min read

Multiplier Effect

Tour group looks at NC Botanical Garden

1 min read

Appreciating conservation efforts

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

2 min read

Launching local innovation

Two people stand in outdoor hallway of a building.

2 min read

A convergent code

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

2 min read

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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3 min read

Innovate Carolina: Projects to Watch

Tianzhen Nie with arms outstretched standing on an overlook with the city and coastline in the background.

1 min read

Studying abroad, serving others

Angum Check smiles and leans against a white railing with trees in the background

2 min read

An opportunity to go home