Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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12 min read

'The Happiness of the Rising Generation'

Jessica Smith smiling and poses for a photo.

2 min read

Serving North Carolinians

Sign unveiling the new name of the UNC School of Dentistry. It reads "UNC Adams School of Dentistry."

7 min read

Four Premier Dental Schools Form Global Alliance

Dr. Sheahan in his lab.

1 min read

A one-stop shop

Carolina student working with Galapagos natives.

2 min read

Sustaining families in the Galapagos Islands

Three little girls play inside a red tunnel on a playground.

2 min read

Pipeline to child development

Jacqueline Lawton sits at a desk.

1 min read

Leading by example

Candace Epps-Robertson smiles in front of a bookshelf.

2 min read

First Jonathan M. Hess Term Professor named

Ralph Baric speaks with colleague in lab.

2 min read

Grant arms UNC-Chapel Hill with technology to accelerate COVID-19 research

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3 min read

‘Heroes Health’ mental wellness app launched by School of Medicine and UNC Health

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1 min read

A scientific gamechanger

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3 min read

Collaboration leads to early identification