Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs seeks to apply knowledge in service of society as highlighted in Duke’s strategic plan, “Making a Difference.” By broadening the university’s role as a partner and advocate for economic and community development throughout the city, the office works to improve quality of life and to build strong Duke-Durham connections. Explore our stories, photos and archives to learn more about our work and our partners.
BOOST Fast Track is the latest iteration of Duke University’s Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology, or BOOST, program. BOOST Fast Track was designed for 6th-grade African-American males who Read More
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BY NANCY SCHNEIDER Doing Good in the Neighborhood is the campaign that makes it easy for Duke employees from the university and health system to make a difference in Durham Read More
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The Office of Durham and Community Affairs formed its Education Architecture to help meet the challenges of low student achievement and high teacher turnover in Durham Public Schools. Incredible Years, featured Read More
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