Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

The UNC Asian American Center celebrates the opening of its physical location with a ribbon-cutting event and look inside the center.

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‘Where I can be myself’

SECU Foundation members holding check

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Investing in local leadership

Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, co-director, Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center; Terry Rhodes, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. James Kelly, executive director, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, chancellor

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Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans

James and Susan Moeser pose outdoors in front of South Building on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

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A Milestone Investment

Patients walk into the University of Zambia School of Medicine Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

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A new device for saving lives

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What is ‘safe’ sanitation?

A group of Chancellor’s Science Scholars conduct a chemistry experiment in the lab of Dr. David Nicewicz.

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Supporting the next generation of leaders

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

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Giving local governments a boost

Lantinx students

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Understanding gaps

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A legacy of impact

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

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Launching into the future

Valentina Arismendi

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An unconventional path to success