Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Elizabeth Manekin stands surrounded by pottery as she presents to a class.

3 min read

When galleries become classrooms

David Hesmer smiles in the Hingtgen lab.

2 min read

From cancer patient to volunteer

Chandler Simpson sits on the floor of a room that has sustainable fashion messaging painted on the walls and is looking at a mannequin that is wrapped up in red ribbons with her face marked out with red paint.

4 min read

The fashion of sustainability

Taylor Doggett poses at the Mya Thein Than Pagoda in Min Kun, Myanmar.

4 min read

The pursuit of passion

Andrew Satterlee, Shawn Hingtgen and Alison Mercer-Smith standing in a lab, facing the viewer.

9 min read

Minds meet hearts in the hunt for a cure

Four MacDonald Community Service Scholars pose together smiling, wearing graduation cords.

3 min read

The full circle of philanthropy

2 min read

Family values helping others

Sam Lai smiles with lab supplies in the background.

2 min read

The tools to change the world

Carolina student Jacky Zheng

7 min read

Carrying the Torch

Leaf Huang smiles in a lab.

2 min read

Propelling into success

Dr. Soumya Rahima Benhabbour stands behind a lecturn speaking.

2 min read

A joint impact

Motion blurred image of patient on stretcher being brought into a hospital." Project Lazarus link opening in same window.

2 min read

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