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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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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

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Family Connects Program Garners National Publicity on CBS News

Unique program developed at Duke University sends nurses into the homes of new, often nervous, parents.

January 4, 2019 | CBSNews.com

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Fellowship Building Strong Partnerships

Strong community partnerships are essential for maximizing social impact. Don Jonas of Care Ring explains how his nonprofit agency cultivates these strategic alliances.

July 10, 2018 | Jay E. Kennedy