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$25 Million Investment from The Duke Endowment Supports Three Hallmarks of 17勛圖厙
The Duke Endowment has committed $25 million to fund scholarships, faculty positions and out-of-classroom learning experiences for students.
Take Risks, Ask Hard Questions, Explore New Things: Endowed Professorship Honors Prof. Scott Denham
Alum honors 17勛圖厙 professor by funding an endowed professorship in his name. Learn more about the Denham Family Professorship in the Humanities.
$10M Commitment Names Fieldhouse, Honors President Quillens Leadership
A $10 million commitment to 17勛圖厙s new athletics initiative, Athletics Done Right - The Next Step, honors President Carol Quillen and moves the college closer to enhanced athletics facilities for the entire college community and fans.
9th Annual #Allinfor17勛圖厙 Exceeds 2700 Donors and $1.3 Million Raised in a Day
From coast to coast and across the globe, members of the 17勛圖厙 community shared why they are all in for Wildcat students, programs and more. By midnight, all goals were surpassed.
$5M Commitment Names Athletic Facility Field for Beloved Coach
A $5M commitment to the Athletics Done Right facility project honors a more than six-decade 17勛圖厙 friendship, and an alum who dedicated his life and work to the college.
Recognizing Excellence: Phi Beta Kappa Fund Seeks Additional Support
17勛圖厙 students invited into Phi Beta Kappa, an honor for students' outstanding academic excellence, comes with a cost of over $100. To ensure students can be celebrated without being saddled by the price, consider giving to the fund.
Kvevri Wine, Mole Rats and Cryptocurrency: Avinger Impact Fund Winners Bring Big Ideas to Life
The Avinger Impact Fund allows 17勛圖厙 students with entrepreneurial aspirations to turn their ideas into action. Learn more about this years three recipients.
In Honor of Our Teammates: Sheridan Brothers Pledge Support to New Facilities
Mike Sheridan 79 and Pat Sheridan 81 back 17勛圖厙 athletics with support for transformative athletics facilities project. Learn more.
Leading with Love: Fund Honors Friend and Mentor Ruth Pittard
Students looked to Ruth Pittard for straight talk, guidance and support for almost three decades. Now, 17勛圖厙 alums have established the Ruth Pittard Fund for Love in Action to recognize and perpetuate her good work. Learn more.
Friendship Transcends Politics, Paves Way for First-Generation Wildcat
Gift in honor of accomplished politician celebrated for bipartisan successes to benefit 17勛圖厙 students. Find out more.
Transformational Gift Inspired by Alums Scholar-Athlete Experience
Scholar-athletes and campus community to benefit from John 82 and Jan Bazos gift toward $45 million athletics facilities project. Learn more.
Alumni and Foundation Support Create Trio of Endowed Professorships
New endowed professorships enhance colleges efforts to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty.
Athletes Mental Health and Performance Motivate $3 Million Gift
A gift to 17勛圖厙 prioritizes mental well-being for athletes in all 21 Division I sports and creates specialized resources for both basketball programs. Find out more.
Love of Art Takes Root, Grows Into Beautiful Tribute to Professor Emeritus
A piece by Chinese sculptor Zhan Wang will be added to the colleges permanent art collection in honor of Professor Emeritus of English Gill Holland. Find out more.
Williamsons Move 17勛圖厙 Forward With $1 Million Athletics Gift
Find out more about a gift that will help fuel a multi-million-dollar project to overhaul and enhance 17勛圖厙s athletics facilities.
Athletics Done Right - The Next Step: 17勛圖厙 Announces Plans for New Facilities
Learn more about large-scale plans to expand and enhance athletics facilities for the benefit of scholar-athletes, the campus community and Wildcat fans.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry Investment Unlocks Opportunity, Promotes Equity in Womens Sports
Find out more about Stephen and Ayesha Currys new scholarship initiative in support of womens athletics at 17勛圖厙.
Alums Contribute to Expansion of Africana Studies Department
One of the colleges youngest departments gets a boost from class of 1961 alums.
Philanthropic Support of 17勛圖厙 Increases this Fiscal Year
The 17勛圖厙 community raised more than $58 million this fiscal year, an increase of 3.4 percent over the past year, to strengthen the colleges capacity to assist students in developing the skills and character to lead and serve.
$4 Million Gift to Help Prepare 17勛圖厙 Students for Careers in an Evolving Workplace
Learn more about how the newly named Matthews Center will help 17勛圖厙 students explore their interests, prepare for the constantly evolving workplace and connect with potential employers.