Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a private research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. Here's an overview:
History
- Founded in 1838 as Brown's Schoolhouse, it was later renamed Trinity College in 1859.
- In 1924, the institution was renamed Duke University after receiving a significant endowment from James Buchanan Duke, an industrialist and philanthropist.
- The university officially opened on its current campus in 1892, with the East and West campus being added later in the 1930s.
Academics
- Duke consists of ten schools and colleges, including the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Pratt School of Engineering, Fuqua School of Business, School of Law, and School of Medicine.
- The university is recognized for its undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in medicine, engineering, law, and business.
- Duke is part of the Association of American Universities, an association of leading research universities in the United States.
Research and Innovation
Campus Life
- The university boasts two main campuses: the East Campus, which primarily houses undergraduates, and the West Campus, home to upperclassmen, graduate students, and most academic departments.
- Duke is known for its vibrant student life, with over 400 student organizations, including the famous Duke Basketball team, part of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Notable Alumni and Affiliations
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