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Forging purposeful partnerships with our neighbors

The Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs (DCA) forges purposeful partnerships with its neighbors in the region, with a particular focus on Duke’s home—Durham, NC. DCA connects area community partners and local governments with the people, research and institutional resources of Duke University and Duke Health. DCA also supports community partnerships through scholarship, service, and collaboration including volunteerism and philanthropic activities. DCA focuses on housing, health, education, employment and community with respective priorities within each focus area. Throughout this work Duke commits to anti-racism, health equity and engaged scholarship.

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Community-Engaged Research Internship

Duke’s Center for Community Engagement in the Office of Durham & Community Affairs is funding internships with local community organizations, available to both Ph.D. students and other doctoral students.

AmeriCorps at Duke

AmeriCorps: To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

Duke Regional Spelling Bee

About the Program The Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs sponsors…

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