Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

Meghan Parker leans on Cam's shoulder at Titus' funeral.

5 min read

Titus strong

Amelia and Makenzie Kahn sit at a table, each with a cake in front of them.

6 min read

Marking different milestones

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

man standing before a microphone addresses a crowd

4 min read

What is Carolina’s endowment?

Illustration representing the new Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation, which will accelerate research on extreme weather and cybersecurity, featuring illustrations of a woman walking and icons representing markets, cybersecurity and weather

3 min read

Institute translates environmental threats into financial risks

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

5 min read

Together, we propel the world

A smiling student sits in the stands at a football game looking out into the horizon.

8 min read

'The audacity to think we could do it'

A portrait of Shirley Ort with campus scene in background.

3 min read

The Tar Heel behind the Covenant

Chancellor Lee H. Roberts shaking attendees hands at an event welcoming him as Carolina's 13th chancellor on Aug. 9, 2024, at Kenan Center. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

3 min read

Carolina welcomes Lee H. Roberts as 13th chancellor

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4 min read

Desirée Rieckenberg lifts students in need

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

12 min read

Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC