Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Hayley Cartee throws sticky notes in the air during a performance of Every Brilliant Thing.

2 min read

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ uses theater to build resilience

Sepia-toned portrait of Dr. Kimball King speaking at a conference.

10 min read

Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor

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

1 min watch

A skill set for North Carolina

Emmanuel Lee sits on a front porch smiling.

1 min read

Challenging invisibility

Kayleigh Olecki smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Scholarship helps recruit a top student

Barry Frederick smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

Expanding horizons at Carolina

Reina Kinnaly smiles with Old Well in the background.

3 min read

First-generation student planning to give back

Big check presentation on the basketball court during Late Night.

1 min read

Hoops for relief

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

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2 min read

Blue Sky Scholars