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DPSF School Reopening Grants

Duke supports public education by partnering with Durham Public Schools Foundation. A contribution to the Foundation's School Reopening Grants program yielded wonderful results in our community for teachers, parents and students. Since March, 2021, $300,000 has gone to 39 schools for urgent needs related to returning to the classroom.

A Key to Homeownership

Duke Homebuyers Club helps employees become first-time home buyers
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Durham Community Connections Stay Strong Durham Pandemic

Duke features several community engagement programs that persevered through the pandemic, including the MaryAnn Black Summer Internship Program.

Regional Spelling Bee Champ Moving on to Scripps National

After a day of spelling, in the regional spelling bee, Cana Gerald-Hasan of A. L. Stanback Middle School was declared our Duke Regional Spelling Bee champion and is moving on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Awards

Congrats to this year’s Besty Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award winners. The awards honor a student and faculty/staff who has contributed exceptional service to the community. This year’s employee winner is the faculty director for engaged scholarship, Elizabeth Shapiro-Garza.

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Improving our Parks: Lakeview Park

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) staff began meeting with residents living near Lakeview Park. They were invited by the neighborhood and the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership to help re-vision the park. Over the course of two years they developed a master plan for the park with the growing Braggtown Community Association.