Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Patrick Dougherty arranging sticks for art project.

1 min watch

A stickworks display for campus

Micheal Clark smiling.

1 min read

Inspiring creativity in athletics health care

Karl Holt leans on a bench with campus scenery in the background.

1 min read

In service to others

Lori and Eric Sklut smile for a photo.

2 min read

Connecting a passion for faith with a passion for Carolina

Nikole Hannah-Jones poses for a photo in an office.

2 min read

Speaking truth to power

Larry Han smiles seated in front of a large arched window.

2 min read

Giving rise to greatness

A woman and man stand in a field holding a large wooden basket.

2 min read

An oasis in ‘food deserts’

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

2 min read

MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation

Football player wears black vest that reads Engineered to the exact specifications of the UNC Tar Heels.

2 min read

Giving to the future

Students pointing to a laptop and having a discussion during a nursing class.

2 min read

Nurse. Scientist. Educator. Leader.

Zena Cardman stands on a runway wearing a NASA suit and holding a helmet, with a plane in the background.

1 min read

Practice for Mars

Brian-Murdock-wife-mom

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Murdock family supports students serving communities