Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Rickie Willis smiles in front of a wood paneled wall.

1 min read

Making and doing good

Izzie Estes smiles for a photo on the beach.

1 min watch

A family trailblazer

Chandler Simpson sits on the floor of a room that has sustainable fashion messaging painted on the walls and is looking at a mannequin that is wrapped up in red ribbons with her face marked out with red paint.

4 min read

The fashion of sustainability

Taylor Doggett poses at the Mya Thein Than Pagoda in Min Kun, Myanmar.

4 min read

The pursuit of passion

Four MacDonald Community Service Scholars pose together smiling, wearing graduation cords.

3 min read

The full circle of philanthropy

Carolina student Jacky Zheng

7 min read

Carrying the Torch

Alex DeWalle smiles in front of a lake.

2 min read

Influential innovation

Daniela Alfaro smiles outdoors.

3 min read

Challenging preconceptions

Seth Shelden leans against a statue in front of a large building.

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Keshav Patel smiles with Polk Place in the background.

3 min read

Going in a new direction

Lauren Gullett smiles on a brick walkway along Polk Place.

2 min read

The scholar success

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2 min read

Supporting STEM Scholars at UNC