When Tre’ Scott ’15 left Duke as a wide-eyed graduate he knew what he wanted in a career. But in order to make it real, as easy as it sounds, Tre’ needed to write it down. Tre’ created a list of the things he hoped for — and a separate list of the things he […]

Anuk as an infant wearing his father Ganege’s maroon U.S. Army beret. Anuk Dayaprema ’21 and Malcolm (“Mal”) Crawford ’52 will never meet, but they share a powerful Duke connection.  Mal enrolled at Duke University in 1948. His Duke education enriched the rest of his life and was foundational to a successful career. A loyal […]

J.J. Yates ’50 has never asked for anything, not even a dime. Despite humble beginnings, he sought to create his own path and future with the hopes to share what he had with others someday. When Yates was 20 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in World War II and was […]

Following a calling may require a leap of faith.  But for Palmer Cantler of Johnson City, Tennessee, the path was clear. It all started before Cantler entered the 7th grade.  A simple poster at a summer youth conference stopped her in her tracks. “So you want to go into ministry?” it read. Even as a […]

Marie Giddings Parker (right) is pictured with her daughter Kelly, mother Tonee, and daughter Jennifer on her wedding day in 1984. With each new generation comes a greater appreciation of the generation before.  For Marie Giddings Parker ’60, her mother was a source of inspiration who instilled in her the value of creating opportunities to […]

“Duke opens doors to opportunities and challenges us to expand our minds and to pursue lifelong learning,” said trustee and former Duke Alumni Association (DAA) president Jeff Howard ’76 and his wife, Carson Dowd Howard ’76.  As alumni and Duke parents, the couple continues to be inspired by the energy of intelligent and motivated learners […]

It was college tour time, and Courtney Crump wasn’t planning on liking Duke.  Some in her family even preferred a lighter shade of blue. But once on campus, she was a convert. “I found myself imagining living in Few Quad, eating at the Bryan Center, and studying in Perkins.  I was really interested in DukeEngage […]

More than 4,100 alumni and friends – the highest number of attendees in history – came back to campus April 17-19 to celebrate Duke Reunions 2015, and it was an especially good time! We can’t think of anything better than spending a sunny weekend reacquainting with old friends, making new ones, and reliving memories at […]

What is a Duke education really worth?  Check out this new video to hear from those who know best, inspiring students and alumni, as they share how their unique Duke experience enables them to pursue their passions and make an impact on the world around them. Duke is committed to admitting the best and brightest […]

With just two years left in our Duke Forward campaign, we want to take a moment to thank you for your support.  We continue to be amazed by the generosity and involvement of our alumni and friends and we look forward to reaching our $3.25B goal together in 2017. Gifts like yours have made a […]