Summer 2016

Being a James B. Duke Scholar at Davidson College has allowed Marisa Wilson to cultivate her interest in environmental sustainability through learning in the classroom and volunteering on the college farm. 

  • Expanding Services for Families in Recovery

    In Lumberton, N.C., the Prevention and Family Recovery initiative expands child-centered services for parents in treatment for substance abuse. 

  • Creating a Link from Church to Field

    A new program will help rural United Methodist churches in eastern North Carolina use their resources, people and buying power to connect farmers and consumers. 

  • Fostering Excellence in Higher Education

    Susan McConnell, director of The Duke Endowment’s Higher Education program area, discusses our support for Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University.