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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Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas Effort Featured at National Conference
Health leaders working with the Endowment-supported Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas initiative share what they've learned with peers.
December 7, 2022 | Miriam Tardif-Douglin and Emily Roland
A Welcome Change in S.C. Foster Care Policy
South Carolina wins praise for new policy offering foster care services until age 21.
December 6, 2022 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.
The NC Home Visiting & Parenting Education System receives $1M from The Duke Endowment
The North Carolina Partnership for Children, which leads the statewide Smart Start Network and hosts the NC Home Visiting & Parenting Education System, was awarded a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment to support HVPE advocacy and system-building goals over three years.
December 2, 2022 | The Richmond Observer
The Duke Endowment Board appoints Charlie Lucas as Chair
The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that during its November meeting, the Board of Trustees appointed Mr. Charles Lucas as its incoming Chair. Lucas has served as Chair and/or Vice Chair of several Endowment Committees during his 18-year tenure with the Board.
November 15, 2022 | The Duke Endowment
NIH Announces MERIT Award to Improve Education Start for Children and Families
Duke University research is building on its leadership in child and family policy by evaluating a comprehensive system of primary care for early education to improve children’s readiness for kindergarten.
November 2, 2022 | Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy