Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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5 min read

World-widening gift takes UNC Hussman student to Spain

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3 min read

Pilot program brings West Africa to local classrooms

Joe Spencer holds a certificate for a perfect sanitation rating beside his hot dog stand.

4 min read

Blue skies, red dogs and all the toppings

Dan Reuland

3 min read

Reuland Awarded Robert A. Ingram Distinguished Professorship

Michael Kennedy speaking at a podium

4 min read

Q&A with Michael Kennedy

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3 min read

Carolina’s libraries connect a dad and daughter

Exterior of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

4 min read

Beech Award recognizes Atkinson’s use of data to confront disparities

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

Nikin and Rashmi Shah with their three children in front of a UNC sign.

4 min read

A Family’s Legacy of Education and Curiosity

Four people stand along a creek, one person is pointing at the water

6 min read

Restore a watershed, protect an ecosystem

A portrait of Rick Margerison surrounded by a decorative Tar Heel blue frame that says 50 Years Board of Visitors

3 min read

Q&A with Rick Margerison

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’