Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

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

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

Conrad Ma standing on campus, smiling while wearing a black coat and a book bag.

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Thinking outside the beatbox

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2 min read

Grateful Scientist

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2 min read

Clear goals, Carolina memories

Tianzhen Nie with arms outstretched standing on an overlook with the city and coastline in the background.

1 min read

Studying abroad, serving others

Malik Jabati smiles in front of the Old Well.

3 min read

Finding an intellectually stimulating environment

Emmanuel Lee sits on a front porch smiling.

1 min read

Challenging invisibility