Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Karen Shelton stands in Karen Shelton stadium.

9 min read

Lessons beyond the field

Exterior of the Learning Center building.

2 min read

A resource for all

Portrait of Fidele Mugisha.

2 min read

Forging a new life

A family sits on the stone steps, including a daughter with Angelmansl.

2 min read

On the verge of breakthrough

Daniel Garcia stands in front of a tree while wearing a Carolina sweatshirt.

2 min read

Making college a reality

Kelley Altman Greer stands in front of Wilson Library.

1 min read

Supporting interdisciplinary autism research

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Picture of Maxine Brown-Davis.

2 min read

Representation and access, today and tomorrow

Atencio stands on the shoreline smiling for a photo.

2 min read

Surveyor and storyteller

Dr. Joseph Muenzer with Cathy Bryson and Vaughn Bryson.

2 min read

Pioneering care for rare diseases

David Routh stands in the center of his family holding the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award with Eddie Smith Field in the background.

4 min read

‘Uplifting future generations’