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A Year of Success for the Community Engaged Scholarship Collaborative

The Community-Engaged Scholarship Collaborative (CESC) was launched in the 2021-2022 academic year to cultivate a community of practice among faculty, staff and community partners. One year in, the group is evaluating its impacts through coordination, support and learning engaged-scholarship practices with the Duke and Durham communities.

Durham’s Gem: The Museum of Durham History

The Museum of Durham History captures the stories of Durham's people then and now.

Durham Children’s Initiative Offers Hope and Success

DCI supports underserved families from "cradle to college or employment." The program first assisted Tiffany White's younger children, but ultimately it helped her entire family reach their goals.

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.

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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.
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