Celebrating 100 Years of Commitment to the Carolinas
January 18, 2024 | Eric E. Frazier
The Duke Endowment was established a century ago by James B. Duke and continues to be inspired by the people of the Carolinas and a shared vision for our future.
A Century of Intentional Support in Pursuit of Shared Opportunities in Higher Education
February 28, 2024 | Kristi K. Walters
The Endowment's Director of Higher Education reflects on a century of support for the four institutions of higher learning named in our founder's philanthropic mandate.
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A New Name for Our Child Care Program Area
Director Phil Redmond and Associate Director Tamika Williams announce the name change in this video.
February 20, 2020 | The Duke Endowment
Healthier Smiles in Bertie County
East Carolina University's dental school brings school-based oral prevention efforts to Bertie County.
February 3, 2020 | East Carolina University website
North Carolina will Test Wraparound Kinship Care Model
The Duke Endowment has awarded a $950,000 grant to the Family Focused Treatment Association for a North Carolina-based pilot project designed to provide therapeutic supports to foster youth living with relative caregivers.
December 30, 2019 | Imprint News
Family Connects Program Linked to Reductions in Child Abuse
Family Connects, a program that sends nurses on home visits to newborns and their families, is linked to substantial reductions in child maltreatment investigations in children's earliest years.
November 12, 2019 | Duke Sanford School of Public Policy
Supporting Scholars — and their Scholarly Work
When Nick Radel arrived at the National Humanities Center this past summer, he had 700 pages of notes, an unfinished essay and a looming deadline. By the end of his four weeks, the Furman University English professor had completed a draft and was able to hit “send” to his publisher.
October 21, 2019 | Susan L. McConnell