Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Osman in a suit smiling.

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Empowering humanity through technology

Found sitting at a classroom desk.

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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.

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The Tar Heel behind the Covenant

The three Martinez sisters pose at the twins' graduation

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A family of scholars

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Going beyond degree completion

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)

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Carolina welcomes Lee H. Roberts as 13th chancellor

Sydney Young standing in a breezeway.

2 min read

Affirmation and gratitude

A closeup of fingers holding a small fish in a clear plastic sample box

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From riverbanks to labs

Mason Murr in front of Eiffel Tower

5 min read

Olympic gold legacy

A collage showing the Olympic rings and four students with Parisian icons

8 min read

Ringing in the Summer Olympics

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World-widening gift takes UNC Hussman student to Spain