Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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7 min read

Where the Water Will Rise

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6 min read

What is ‘safe’ sanitation?

Anita Brown-Graham poses outside on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

Preparing the Workforce for Economic Recovery

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

1 min read

Supporting the next generation of leaders

Two women in doula training session.

1 min read

Training Black doulas to serve Black women

Researcher putting on a hazmat suit.

5 min read

READDI, not Reactive

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

2 min read

Giving local governments a boost

A closeup portrait of Carolina student Elijah Watson with the Old Well in the background.

8 min read

'I Can't Believe I Got To Go'

Chad Pecot stands speaking in lab, while a woman works at a workbench.

1 min read

Muting genetic mutations

Nurse-patient interaction.

1 min read

Adapting health care

Student working in a lab.

1 min read

A collaborative initiative

Lantinx students

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Understanding gaps