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Endowment Intends to Distribute Up to $5B Over 15 Years

December 10, 2024 | The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment’s Trustees announced their intent to distribute up to $5 billion in grants across North Carolina and South Carolina over the next 15 years.

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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

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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

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Kinston Community Health Center Brings Back in-School Dental Care

An Eastern Carolina school district is bringing back a way to help students maintain a healthy smile.

October 31, 2022

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Furman President Elizabeth Davis receives 2022 Education Transformation Award

The Community Foundation of Greenville has awarded Furman University President Elizabeth Davis the Education Transformation Award in recognition of her deep commitment to improving higher education and student experiences.

October 31, 2022

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Christina DiSalvo Joins The Duke Endowment as a Program Officer with the Child & Family Well-Being Program Area

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Christina DiSalvo has joined its staff as a program officer with the Child and Family Well-Being program area.

October 20, 2022 | The Duke Endowment

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Duke University Announces the Duke Climate Commitment with Inaugural Gifts

Over $36 million in initial gifts will launch the Duke Climate Commitment, a new university-wide initiative focused on addressing climate change.

September 30, 2022 | Giving.Duke.edu

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Shaheen Towles Joins The Duke Endowment as Associate Director of Communications

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Shaheen Towles has joined its staff as the new associate director of communications.

September 26, 2022 | The Duke Endowment

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NC Medical Journal Shows How NC Hopes to Beat the Downward Trend in Life Expectancy

As the United States faces a historic drop in life expectancy, the September/October issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal features recommendations for improving longevity and well-being for all North Carolinians—and all Americans—regardless of race, gender, class, or geography.

September 5, 2022 | NCIOM.org

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Johnson C. Smith University Surpasses Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative Fundraising Goal

The Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative announced that the Johnson C. Smith University workstream surpassed its $80 million fundraising goal thanks to a $1.8 million gift from The Gambrell Foundation.

August 31, 2022 | Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

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Help in a Crisis: Mental Health Care for Brunswick Kids

Thanks to a three-year, $400,000 grant from the Duke Endowment, a licensed clinical social worker gets notified almost immediately when there’s a student in crisis and can be on a video conference within minutes.

August 18, 2022 | NovantHealth.org

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S.C. Medical School Showcases Grant-Funded Initiative for Pregnant Moms

An Endowment grant is helping the Medical University of South Carolina develop a life-saving on-demand mental health resource for new moms and moms-to-be.

August 16, 2022 | Medical University of South Carolina

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Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Improve Community Health

A three-year, $1.2 million grant from The Duke Endowment will help the Alliance for a Healthier SC develop a sustainable statewide infrastructure to help hospitals and community partners impact complex health and social issues more effectively.

August 11, 2022 | News 19 WLTX