Duke’s Office of Durham and Regional 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.
BY CHRIS TAYLOR, First-Year Communications Intern Teresa Brantley, Media Coordinator for Durham School of the Arts, noticed an alarming trend in extra-curricular reading among middle school students: It seemed split Read More
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BY CHRIS TAYLOR, First-Year Communications Intern Just over a year ago, Nicole Hampsten was leading hikes through the wilderness of Alaska. Today, with support from the Duke-Durham Campaign, she works Read More
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The second annual Duke Regional Spelling Bee opened at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 with 56 champion spellers seated in rows on the stage of Page Auditorium, their families, Read More
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