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The Duke Endowment Pledges $2.5 Million to Duke Homestead to Preserve Important N.C. History

May 30, 2024

As part of its 100th year anniversary, The Duke Endowment has approved a $2.5 million grant to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, the largest private monetary gift ever given to a state historic site from a single donor.

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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.

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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy to the Carolinas and Announces $175 Million in Higher Education Grants

The Duke Endowment announces plans to celebrate its centennial year throughout 2024.

January 17, 2024

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The Duke Endowment Makes $100 Million Centennial Gift

Largest single award in University's history will boost student recruitment, expand access, deepen community engagement.

November 30, 2023

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Ministering to Ministers

The Clergy Health Initiative at Duke University helps pastors find strength amid stress.

November 3, 2023 | Duke University Magazine

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Mobile Dental Unit Now Open for Children in Rockingham County

New mobile unit will serve children from low-income and uninsured families.

November 1, 2023 | WFMY-TV News

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Duke Divinity Hosts Quinceañera for its Hispanic House of Studies

Duke Divinity School students, faculty, and alumni gathered last week to celebrate the quinceañera of its Hispanic House of Studies (HHS) — the 15th birthday of the resource center — with worship, a mariachi band, and giant tres leches cake.

October 26, 2023

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Transforming Research on Racial Equity into Action

A grant funds Duke faculty’s creative projects exploring how race shapes life Image.

October 26, 2023

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How Implementation Science Can Help Improve Child Welfare Systems

What is implementation science, and how can it help advance child welfare improvements? Allison Metz of UNC Chapel Hill explains.

October 3, 2023

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Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being with Digital Resources

With support from The Duke Endowment, Novant Health is working to improve the mental health and well-being of patients and staff by offering 24/7 access to evidence-based digital mental health resources and support.

August 14, 2023

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Convocation on Rural Church Emphasizes 'Gathering With Hope'

About 250 people gathered in Myrtle Beach for annual Rural Church summit aimed at refreshing and strengthening United Methodist clergy and congregations.

August 14, 2023

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Megan Smith Joins The Duke Endowment as a Senior Accountant

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Megan Smith has joined its staff as a senior accountant.

August 14, 2023

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Diatra Fullwood Joins The Duke Endowment as Events Planner

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Diatra Fullwood has joined its staff as events planner. Fullwood’s priority will be to plan and execute community events across the Carolinas during the Endowment’s centennial in 2024.

July 11, 2023

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Sharing Hope through Ministry in Rural Communities

The Duke Endowment’s Director of Rural Church, Robb Webb, shares his reflections about a recent grant to support the creation of new faith communities and strengthen existing congregations within the United Methodist conferences.

June 14, 2023 | Robert R. Webb III