the duke endowment Fostering Excellence Through education Expanding opportunities to research, learn, innovate and achieve higher education The Duke Endowment works through select colleges and universities to advance the pursuit of educational excellence, make education more affordable for qualified students, and develop initiatives and programs to benefit local communities. Since its inception in 1924, The Duke Endowment has supported four institutions of higher learning: Davidson College — Davidson, North Carolina Duke University — Durham, North Carolina by increasing access to Furman University — Greenville, South Carolina exceptional educational Johnson C. Smith University — Charlotte, North Carolina Funding from the Endowment has allowed the four institutions opportunities, we aspire to to construct landmark facilities, attract talented faculty, recruit top students, improve affordability, support research, encourage cultivate individual potential innovation, share best practices and pioneer new roles for universities and communities. and improve communities. Today, we invest in scholarships, professorships and faculty support, capital projects, special programs and community engagement… all with the goal of educating people of principle and promise whose future contributions will benefit society. the duke endowment 2013 grantmaking The Duke Endowment approved nearly $25 million in new Higher Education grants, some of which will be paid in future years. A total of $49.8 million was distributed, some of which was from commitments approved in previous years. candidates for higher education grants Davidson College — Davidson, North Carolina Through its work in higher education, Duke University — Durham, North Carolina The Duke Endowment accomplishes lasting change by Furman University — Greenville, South Carolina investing in innovative approaches and proven programs Johnson C. Smith University — Charlotte, North Carolina at four select colleges and universities. Scholarship Programs Expand access to Endowment-supported schools through higher education staff scholarships for academically qualifi ed students. Faculty Support susan l. mcconnell, Director Increase the caliber and credentials of faculty through [email protected] professional opportunities, recruiting activities, endowed 704.969.2101 chairs and professorships. tania g. mapes, Senior Administrative Specialist Capital Projects [email protected] Plan, design, construct, renovate and furnish facilities that 704.969.2102 support quality educational experiences. Student Life Improve learning opportunities for students through academics, research, culture, ethics, media, arts and collections of scholarly materials. Community Engagement Enrich learning experiences for students while sharing university assets through local partnerships and community programs. Academic Excellence Support special programs designed to expand student The Duke Endowment, located in Charlotte, N.C., seeks to fulfi ll academic experiences and heighten scholastic achievement. the legacy of James B. Duke by enriching lives and communities in the Carolinas through higher education, health care, rural churches and children’s services. For details on grant eligibility and for applications, visit www.dukeendowment.org. 100 north tryon street, suite 3500 . charlotte, north carolina 28202-4012 . telephone 704.376.0291 www.dukeendowment.org.