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Carolina Stories

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

Bob Lauterborn smiles while standing next to a painting by his late wife on the wall in the background

6 min read

'Absolutely perfect'

Person with short auburn hand stands on the terrace of a building wearing a white collared blouse and black suit jacket.

4 min read

Ask a Professor: Maria Savasta-Kennedy on well water safety

Meg Zomorodi smiles for a portrait in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Supporting nursing in our rural communities

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

2 min read

Correcting the record

Katherine Nell Acierno smiles, holding a dog in her lap, with a blue background.

2 min read

A legacy of love

Side-by-side portraits of General Patty Horoho and her mother Josephine Dallas.

2 min read

A gift reaching generations

Jim and Frances Kerr

2 min read

Supporting civil rights work

UNC-Chapel Hill Old Well with colorful fall leaves

2 min read

Fortifying Local Economies

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health