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Strengthening Families Program Helps Children Thrive

Growing program is helping parents and caregivers develop positive discipline practices and communication skills, even as it shows families how to stay resilient in tough times.

July 12, 2019 | Children's Trust of S.C.

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New Grant Will Help Alleviate Physician Shortage in Horry County

Conway Medical Center and Campbell University are making strides toward alleviating a physician shortage in Horry County, thanks to a new $1 million grant.

May 24, 2019 | WMBF-TV News

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New $5 Million Grant to Transform Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University

A $5 million grant will expand and enrich the visitor experience at the 55-acre Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Duke University's campus.

May 7, 2019 | Giving to Duke

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McLeod Health Foundation Receives Grant for Palliative Care

The McLeod Health Foundation has received a $300,000 grant to establish a home-based palliative care program in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

April 24, 2019 | Florence News Journal

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Duke University receives $4 million for diverse new faculty hires

Duke University has received a $4 million grant to hire faculty with expertise in African, Asian-American and Latinx studies.

April 24, 2019 | Duke Today

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The Duke Endowment Names New Program Officer for Higher Education

Kristi Kessler Walters is joining The Duke Endowment as a program officer in Higher Education.

March 14, 2019 | The Duke Endowment

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Davidson College Receives $24 Million for Scholarships for Talented Students

The Duke Endowment awards a $24 million grant to Davidson College to fund scholarships for high-achieving students.

March 14, 2019 | Davidson.edu

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The Duke Endowment Makes $50 Million Science Grant to Duke University

The Duke Endowment announces a $50 million grant to help Duke University increase its faculty and advance scientific research.

March 4, 2019 | Duke Today

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Furman University Joins Effort to Improve Health in South Carolina

A three-year, $1.025 million grant to the University of South Carolina will support a statewide effort to improve patient and population health in South Carolina by eliminating legal barriers families may face when seeking medical care.

March 1, 2019 | Furman.edu

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N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Releases Statewide Early Childhood Action Plan

North Carolina officials outlined their new Early Childhood Action Plan for improving outcomes for young children.

February 28, 2019 | EdNC.org

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Dental Clinic grant launches school-based oral health program.

Stanly County Dental Clinic receives a $65,000 grant to launch a school-based oral health program.

February 20, 2019 | The Stanly News & Press

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Coalition Receives Duke Endowment Grant to Improve Health in Georgetown County

A coalition of community partners has received a $450,000 grant to help improve health in Georgetown County.

January 10, 2019 | South Strand News