Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Adriana Beltran.

1 min read

Reshaping genetics research

1 min read

Morehead-Cain's new global impact

Jayne Davis and Jennie Ergott stand side by side with hands on hips in Davis Library.

2 min read

Invaluable resources lead to student success

Frank and Ellen Proctor standing on the steps of the Pit.

5 min read

Reimagining the Pit

Man in blue suit speaking into a microphone on stage with blue curtains behind him.

5 min read

Leading with gratitude

Frank Leibfarth working in a lab.

4 min read

Supporting Carolina chemists

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

Anthony Coble poses for a portrait photo outside the Kenan-Flagler Business School.

3 min read

Thriving at Carolina

A smiling woman seated indoors framed within a blue location pin graphic. London cityscape in the back with 'Tar Heels Everywhere' and ‘London’ text.

6 min read

Tar Heels Everywhere: London

Four Morehead-Cain Scholars pose seated on a picnic table with trees and a lake in the background.

2 min read

Innovating AI services for the aging

A shoulders up portrait of Anne Maheux on a Carolina blue illustrated background.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Anne Maheux on generative AI use among adolescents

A selfie of Chloe with the western North Carolina mountains in fall in the background

4 min read

Inspiring future scientists