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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Saluting Dedicated Foster Parents Across the Carolinas
Our Child and Family Well-Being program area spotlights May as National Foster Care Month.
May 17, 2021 | Tamika D. Williams, Phillip H. Redmond Jr.
Why We’re Focusing on Families in 2021
As we fight sickness, anxiety and social upheaval, strong families are more important than ever. That's why our Child and Family Well-Being program area is making strong families its focus for 2021.
January 28, 2021 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr., Tamika D. Williams
What We’re Hearing about COVID-19
In this new podcast from Capital Development Services, Rhett Mabry, president of The Duke Endowment, talks about what we’re hearing from our grantees as they confront the COVID-19 crisis. He also offers insight on the Endowment’s response.
April 7, 2020 | The Duke Endowment
Let’s Give Thanks for Social Workers
As we observe National Social Work Month in March, it’s good to take a moment to honor their dedication.
March 9, 2020 | Tamika D. Williams
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