As we prepare to launch Duke’s centennial celebration in January 2024, it’s an apt time to reflect upon the resources that have sustained the university throughout its first century—and will continue to do so as we enter its next 100 years. Without question, endowed funding is one critical component of Duke’s enduring success. An endowment […]

Students from the Duke in Silicon Valley program visit PayPal headquarters in San Jose, CA. The first gift to endow the program will rename it to the Ronald and Carrie Ludwig Duke in Silicon Valley Program. Photo by Pilar Timpane / Duke I&E. Duke undergraduate students will further engage in experiential innovation and entrepreneurship learning […]

One of the ways to have an impact at Duke is by making a gift that will enable the university to thrive for generations to come. Head football coach of the Duke University Blue Devils, David Cutcliffe, and his wife, Karen, share the reasons why they chose to create an endowment for the Duke Catholic […]

Many donors choose to support Duke University through an endowment fund – a perpetual, self-sustaining source of funding.  This type of giving provides permanent support for the people and programs at Duke. Did you know that approximately 30% of all planned gifts that Duke receives are designated to an endowed fund?  This can either be […]