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Carolina Stories

Illustration of John Powell and Jacquelyn Dowd Hall from the shoulders up

6 min read

Honoring a pioneering scholar of the South

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

10 min read

Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor

Left to right: Dr. Dana Lebo; Hilary Lithgow; Sam Rodriguez (submitted photo)

2 min read

Empowering veterans in unconventional ways

Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

2 min read

Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Kristy Woodson Harvey poses with arms crossed.

4 min read

Best-selling author finds home in Carolina

Louise Hoff taking on skateboard

2 min read

Skateboarding and public health provide a transformative journey at Carolina

Fiona Chen demonstrates how electronics work to youth in Franklinton.

2 min read

SECU Public Fellows internship brings science to Franklin County

Alisa Eanes points at an ultrasound

2 min read

Carolina Covenant Scholar becomes rural OB-GYN

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

1 min watch

Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Drew Stockton instructs a yoga class

11 min read

A journey to gratitude

Carolina Blue Sky Scholar Lamin Saidy poses with arms crossed facing the camera under a portico

2 min read

An opportunity to grow

Lauren Baker smiles for the camera in front of the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill

3 min read

‘I’ve loved every second’