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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Newly Announced Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative
Newly announced Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative seeks to raise a quarter-of-a-billion dollars to address inequities and boost opportunity in Charlotte Mecklenburg.
November 1, 2021 | The Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative
Giving New Life to Churches
By the time Calvary United Methodist Church made the difficult decision to close its doors for worship in 2018, the congregation had dwindled to about 20 people. Most members of the Asheboro, North Carolina, church were more than 70 years old, and maintaining the building and its property was a struggle.
August 16, 2021 | Robert R. Webb III
Building Community for Foster Families
Jennifer and Zachary Lynch were at church one Sunday morning when they heard a presentation about the urgent need for foster parents. Married for four years, the Lynches were eager to expand their family, but the idea of fostering hadn’t crossed their minds.
August 16, 2021 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr., Robert R. Webb III
Advancing Oral Health in North Carolina
We are taking steps forward to improve the oral health of North Carolinians, and change doesn’t happen without diverse stakeholder engagement. Meet some of the tireless advocates who have contributed decades of their leadership to help get us where we are today.
August 15, 2021 | The Duke Endowment
Teledentistry and Dental Hygienist Legislation Ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly
The new legislation formalizies teledentistry and allows dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia has been ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly.
July 22, 2021 | Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation