Fostering Excellence Through Education

Susan McConnell, director of The Duke Endowment’s Higher Education program area, explains our work in education.

In an increasingly competitive global environment, the need for exceptional educational experiences is critical. We work through select colleges and universities (Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University) to support undergraduate programs, scholarships, professorships and faculty with the goal of educating people whose future contributions will benefit society.

We focus on academic excellence, making education more affordable for qualified students, and developing engagement opportunities that serve local communities as well as students.

Learn more about the strategies, lessons learned and resources behind specific efforts, both past and present, by searching our work below.