News Releases
Duke Endowment Gives $527,500 to Duke-Durham Programs
The Duke Endowment has awarded $527,500 to Duke University to support programs of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership, President Richard H. Brodhead announced July 14.
Osher Foundation Supports Lifelong Learning at Duke
The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco, Calif. has contributed $1 million to the Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement, President Richard H. Brodhead announced. In recognition of the gift, the university’s Board of Trustees voted to rename the institute the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University.
Philanthropic Giving to Duke in 2005-06 Sets Record
Duke University received $341,894,326 in charitable gifts between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006, the highest annual philanthropic total in school history. Gifts came from 95,614 donors.
President Speaks on Lacrosse Situation at Alumni Reunion
Following his "State of the University" address on April 22, 2006, President Richard H. Brodhead talked about the way Duke has been portrayed in media coverage of the incident involving the men's lacrosse team. His remarks received a standing ovation.
Gift Creates Curator/Professorship of Ancient American Art
Trinity College and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University will receive $1.5 million from Michael E. and Kathleen France of Princeton, N.J., to establish the France Family Curator/Professorship, Duke President Richard H. Brodhead announced May 22.
$2 Million Gift Will Name Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel
A $2 million gift from Mitchell Rubenstein and his wife, Laurie Silvers, will support Jewish student life by funding Hillel programs at Duke University, President Richard H. Brodhead announced February 27.
GlaxoSmithKline Funds $1.65 Million for Public Health Partnership
The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation has awarded $1.65 million to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University for a collaborative partnership to address four pressing local and global health care concerns. They arequality of care and patient safety, health disparities, global health with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS and mental health care.
Gift to Fund Minority Health Sector Management Scholarship
Jack and Barbara Bovender of Nashville, Tenn., have given $1 million to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to establish a scholarship program for minority students in Fuqua’s Health Sector Management program.
Duke, UNC Get $1.65 Million GSK Grant
A $1.65 million grant from a foundation linked to GlaxoSmithKline is to jump-start a three-year collaboration between the UNC and Duke health systems to target improved hospital patient safety, reduced race-based health disparities and better handling of mental illness and HIV -- locally and globally.
Duke Endowment Gives Record $75 Million for Financial Aid
The Duke Endowment of Charlotte is giving $75 million for student financial aid at Duke University -- the largest single gift made by the endowment in its 81-year history and the largest single gift ever received by the university.
Mooresville's Leger Named As Alice Azouri Mack Scholar
Erin Ramona Leger of Mooresville has been named an Alice Azouri Mack Scholar at Duke University. This scholarship, awarded to students from Iredell County based on outstanding academic achievement and personal qualities, covers that student’s full demonstrated financial need while an undergraduate at Duke.
Hadzor Named Development Director for Libraries
Thomas B. Hadzor has been appointed director of development for the Duke University Libraries, effective Jan. 3, 2006, Deborah Jakubs, Rita DiGiallonardo Holloway University Librarian and vice provost for library affairs, announced Monday.
Duke to Establish Islamic Studies Center
Duke University will create an Islamic studies center that will focus on undergraduate education and expand partnerships with universities in Muslim-majority countries. A $1.5 million gift from James P. and Audrey Gorter for an endowed professorship in Islamic studies will enable Duke to take the first step toward establishing the center.
HCA Inc. Gives $1 Million Gift to Fuqua School of Business
HCA Inc., a leading provider of health care services, has given $1 million to The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. The unrestricted gift is available to provide support in areas determined by the dean and the administration of the university.
Tisch Family Gives $10 Million for Cancer Research
Duke University Medical Center has received a $10 million gift from the Preston Robert Tisch family of New York, N.Y., to support cancer research at the Brain Tumor Center at Duke and the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is the single largest gift ever received by the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Gifts Create Divinity School Professorship
Duke Divinity School will receive two $500,000 gifts, one from the Foundation for End of Life Care and another from the Dade Community Foundation, both located in Miami, Fla., to help create the Donald J. Gaetz Professorship in Theology and Medicine.
Duke Energy Pledges $2.5 Million for Policy Partnership
Duke Energy has pledged $2.5 million to Duke University to support the Climate Change Policy Partnership -- a new industry-university collaboration that will develop policies to address the problems of global climate change.
McClendons Give $6 Million for Plaza, Other Needs
Duke University’s new student plaza and divinity school chapel are among university priorities that will benefit from a $6 million gift by alumni Aubrey and Katie McClendon.
Endowment to Support Scholarships, Fellowships at Nicholas
Proceeds from gifts contributed by LaDane Williamson of Shallotte, N.C., have resulted in a $2 million endowment to support academic and research programs at the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
Philanthropic Giving Nearly $276 Million in 2004-05
Duke University received $275,815,542 in charitable gifts during the 2004-05 fiscal year. Gifts came from 100,031 donors, including 44,938 alumni.
$2 Million Brody Scholarship Will Aid Eastern NC Students
The family of Leo Brody has directed that more than $1.3 million of the late Kinston, N.C., business leader’s estate be used to establish a scholarship fund for students from the Carolinas, with preference to those from eastern North Carolina. It will be matched with funds from The Duke Endowment's Carolinas Challange.
Carolinas Challenge to Support Thousands of Students
In 1997, The Duke Endowment awarded Duke University funds to provide increased support for North and South Carolina undergraduates. Seven million dollars was targeted to match donations for financial aid at $1 for every $2 contributed. The university called this fund-raising effort the “Carolinas Challenge.”
Laettner, Davis Give $2 Million to Legacy Fund, Facility
Christian Laettner and Brian Davis, members of Duke University’s first two national championship basketball teams, will give $2 million to their alma mater to support a men’s basketball scholarship and a planned new athletics facility.
Hock Gives $1.5 Million to Global Health Initiative
Gary Hock has given $1.5 million to Duke University Medical Center to establish the Gary M. Hock Distinguished University Professorship in Global Health, which will support the study of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
Swartz Named Director of Development at Nasher
Rebecca D. Swartz has been appointed director of development and external relations at the new Nasher Museum of Art .
Gendell Gift to Support Energy and Environment Programs
Jeffrey and Martha Gendell of Greenwich, Conn., will give $2.15 million to support an expanded curriculum in energy studies at the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences.
Trustees Give Go-Ahead to Plaza Project
The Duke University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the construction of a new 40,000-square-foot West Campus plaza to replace the existing Bryan Center walkway
Cost of Attending Duke to Rise 5.1 Percent
The Duke University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a 5.1 percent increase in tuition, fees, and room and board for undergraduate students in the coming academic year. February 25, 2005
Biddle Foundation Gift Names Gallery Pavilion
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation of Durham has given $1 million to the new Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University to name a gallery pavilion for the late Nicholas Benjamin Duke Biddle. February 16 , 2005.
Wachovia Foundation Gift Benefits Community, Fuqua Programs
The Wachovia Foundation is giving Duke University $1 million for afterschool programs for low-income Durham school children and for Fuqua School of Business programs. February 2 , 2005
Grant to Bring Churches, Leaders Together
Duke Divinity School has received $6.7 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to promote innovative pastoral leadership and excellence in ministry. January 23, 2005.
Sue and William Gross Donate $23 Million
William H. Gross, manager of the world’s largest bond mutual fund, and his wife Sue are giving more than $23 million to Duke University to provide financial aid for needy and excellent students and other programs. January 19 , 2005.
Duke Endowment Donates Nearly $15 Million
Enhancements to Duke University students' undergraduate experience and support for a number of priority programs and new facilities will be made possible by nearly $15 million in grant awards from The Duke Endowment. January 12, 2005.