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Published June 30, 2025
The University for North Carolina
At Carolina, we have a mission to support our home state and its citizens. The work done on our campus doesn’t just stay here — it’s meant to serve the public, starting right here in the Tar Heel State.
Discover how the expertise, research, work and service of Tar Heels impact every corner of North Carolina, allowing it to be the best version of itself.
Responding to Helene
Emergency aid kept students on track post-Helene
The Carolina Student Impact Fund was a lifeline for those affected by the hurricane’s devastation in western North Carolina.
Studies of eastern flooding guide work in western NC
Carolina researchers use imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor recovery from Hurricane Helene.
NC Collaboratory project builds resilience after hurricane
Assistant professor Antonia Sebastian describes her work in flood modeling and flood hazard research.
Eshelman campuses unite in hurricane relief efforts
After Helene hit, pharmacy school volunteers in Chapel Hill and Asheville worked together to supply critical medications.
UNC Research is North Carolina
Research conducted by Tar Heels is serving North Carolina and changing the world. Explore the map above to learn how UNC-Chapel Hill’s research impact touches all 100 North Carolina counties, from Alamance to Yancey.
He’s making pregnancy sonograms more accessible
Dr. Jeffrey Stringer merged an artificial intelligence app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal and child health.
Military family gets help for twins’ rare condition
The UNC School of Medicine is the only institution in the Southeast to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Western NC threatened by rare mosquito-borne disease
With blood samples from La Crosse virus patients, UNC School of Medicine researchers work on better diagnostics and treatment.
This Royster studies oysters
Doctoral student Nick Funnell’s fieldwork focuses on shellfish important to the state’s economy and ecology.
NC Collaboratory funds critical environmental research
Check out three projects on water quality, lithium mining and marsh restoration that are protecting the state and its residents.
Excellence within reach
See the many pathways to Carolina for talented students from across the state↗
Future doctor makes state’s ‘mecca of health care’ home↗
Former Carolina Covenant scholar Bradley Lauck continues to excel at the UNC School of Medicine while also serving his country.
Her UNC-Chapel Hill nursing education prepares Naomi King to serve North Carolinians↗
The daughter of a Marine veteran, King learns inside and out the classroom at Carolina, a school that “had my back” financially, she says.
Giving tours of Carolina strengthened Gillian Kepley’s love for it↗
Working at the UNC Visitors Center helped the new graduate afford a college education that will allow her to serve North Carolinians.
Carolina in the community
Chancellor’s inaugural summer tour explores continued support for WNC
Learn from Chancellor Roberts and Carolina’s partners on how the University has aided in WNC's recovery, and how Carolina’s continued partnership can support residents and businesses rebuild.
UNC Health, Duke Health partner on new children’s hospital
NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids.
CX100 partners with Blue Cross NC on CARE4Youth
Designed to improve youth mental health, the program will support teams across 18 counties.
Follow along the Tar Heel Bus Tour
See how UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and administrators learned about the places students call home, explored Carolina’s work and partnerships across the state and experienced North Carolina’s cultures and geographies.
Biology professor helps build 1,000 microscopes for NC schools
Carolina professor Bob Goldstein has led DIY microscope workshops across the state for nearly a decade.
Parents of teens: It’s Time to Drive
The UNC Highway Safety Research Center’s free, one-hour online course shows you how to teach them.
Carolina Community Academy marks 3 years of collaboration
Second grade graduates created a tree-themed art installation for the innovative K-2 lab school’s Roxboro location.
Tar Heels connect through Carolina College Advising Corps
As part of a program to build a college-going culture, Jarrah Faye ’23 counseled Naima Nelson ’28 in high school.
Training for new legislators highlights bipartisanship
At the UNC School of Government’s orientation, politicians from both sides of the aisle learn how to govern.
Alumni in action
A Carolina education puts Tar Heels in position to excel in service to others beyond their time in Chapel Hill.
Click on a story below to find out how alums are using their skills, knowledge and passions to benefit North Carolinians.