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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Celebrating Our Social Workers During National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month. Tamika Williams, associate director of The Duke Endowment’s Child and Family Well-Being program area, reflects on her early days as a child protective services social worker.
March 3, 2022 | Tamika D. Williams
Making a Difference for Latino Families
Margarita Franco is a small woman with kind brown eyes and a soft voice. But people use heavy words to describe her.
February 2, 2022 | Lin B. Hollowell III
Judge Allyson K. Duncan Elected Trustee of The Duke Endowment
Judge Allyson K. Duncan has been elected a Trustee of The Duke Endowment.
November 22, 2021 | The Duke Endowment