Duke University’s campus is undergoing an incredible transformation. The Duke Chapel is nearing the end of a yearlong project to restore the chapel to its original beauty. New buildings have popped up all over campus, and old buildings have been remodeled from the inside out. The physical changes of our alma mater are reflective of […]

I arrived at Duke University in 1987 with my field hockey stick in hand, ready to fulfill my college dream.  I started all four years on the Duke Field Hockey team, proudly representing my university on and off the field and loving every minute of it. I attended Duke on an athletic scholarship, and my […]

I was the first person in my family to attend and graduate from college.  With the support of scholarships from Duke, I was provided an opportunity to major in engineering enriched by the breadth of a liberal arts education.  It changed the course of my future forever. The opportunities to be exposed to engineering, the […]

Each spring, as the azaleas on West Campus reach their peak, seniors sprint toward graduation, and we recover from the thrills of March Madness, we go through another, less pleasant annual ritual: Tax Day.  Many of us are surprised at how much we owe Uncle Sam every year. It can be so painful to write […]

Each spring, as the azaleas on West Campus reach their peak, seniors sprint toward graduation, and we recover from the thrills of March Madness, we go through another, less pleasant annual ritual: Tax Day.  Many of us are surprised at how much we owe Uncle Sam every year. It can be so painful to write […]

Gift planning can be a smart way to leave a lasting impression at a charity, like Duke, while achieving your personal and financial goals.  There are many options for every life stage. If you are in your 40s and 50s, you probably have an established career.  It’s likely you are thinking about how to save […]

What makes a great university?  Certainly the fundamentals include creative and bright students, engaging faculty, a beautiful campus, a culture of open inquiry, and a commitment to public service.  It also requires dedicated alumni, parents, and friends who believe in the institution and want to be a part of its future.  Many individuals and families […]

It’s a common misconception that planned giving is only for the extremely wealthy or older population.  That’s simply not true.  In fact, you’re never too young to begin planning for your charitable future.  If you are in your 20s or 30s, it is likely that you are beginning your career.  You may have just been […]

It’s no secret that the modern world is becoming more complex.  With that complexity arise new expressions and vocabulary.  I can’t even remember, for example, when we began using the term “emoticon.” 🙂 While jargon can be helpful to people who dwell full-time within specialized areas of life, it can also become very commonplace and […]

Retirement planning remains an important part of every person’s life.  Gift planning may provide creative strategies to help you align your personal and financial plans with your charitable intentions. Anne Bradley, associate director of gift planning at Duke University, describes how to bridge your individual retirement goals with a legacy gift to Duke.  Two of […]