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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Facts

Our Facts and Figures ReflectÌýa
University Shaping theÌýFuture

16

Nobel laureates

are Âé¶¹´«Ã½ affiliated students orÌýfaculty

91%

4 year graduationÌýrate

95%

employment rate

among graduates

A Thriving Network

6,400

Undergrads

bringing unique perspectives andÌýtalents

10,200

graduate and professionalÌýstudents

dedicated to advancing knowledge andÌýinnovation

4,100

faculty members

guiding the next generation as leaders in their fields

47,000

dedicated staff

supporting our mission across the university and healthÌýsystem

196,000

active alumni

making impactful contributionsÌýworldwide

17

NCAA NationalÌýChampionships

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer andÌýTennis

legacy of champions

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Our Second Century

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our focus

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Empower the BoldestÌýThinkers

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is the place where the world’s brightest minds come to meet the most important challenges. We recognize that their accomplishments comprise the true measure of our institutionalÌýexcellence.

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Transform Teaching andÌýLearning

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is rethinking our undergraduate, graduate, and professional education strategy, takingÌýadvantage of new technological opportunities, and building a responsive, team-based learning community that includesÌýeveryone.

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Strengthen Our CampusÌýCommunity

Working to ensure that all who call Âé¶¹´«Ã½ home share a lived experience that is increasingly inclusive, equitable, engaging, healthy and vibrant. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ seeks to beÌýa diverse and stimulating campus that promotes personal growth among all of our students, faculty, staff, andÌývisitors.

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Partner WithÌýPurpose

Strengthening relationships in Durham and serve as a collaborative catalyst in our region to our research ecosystem while improving community health, housing, andÌýeducation.

Engage a GlobalÌýNetwork

Activating our alumni and engaging our friends to create new opportunities for growth and discovery to advance our educational, research, and serviceÌýmissions.

Our Climate Commitment

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sustainability

Our First 100ÌýYears

What is 100ÌýYears?

Established in 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is one of theÌýworld’s leading institutions for education,Ìýresearch, and patient care. Take a look at Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s 100Ìýyear history as we reflect on the moments that madeÌýus.

A Centennial ofÌýProgress

Leadership

President

Daniel Ennis headshot
Alec Gallimore headshot
Mary Klotman headshot
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culture

A bronze plaque with James B Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s signature on it and a statement that says Facsimile of Signature and the pen used by James B. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in executing the indenture dated December 11, 1924 creating the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Endowment.

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