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Beyond the Classroom

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A woman folding her arms, positing in front of the Lucky Strike tower in Durham.

Community Enterprise

Investing in Durham and N.C.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ inÌýDurham

in ourÌýschools

School Days event brings 300 Durham students to campus to get a taste of the college experience.

Academics to Advocates

Grad students advocate for academic research.

Two people posing and folding their arms in front of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Institute for Brain Sciences.

engagement in durham

A team of faculty, students and community leaders wants stronger partnerships between the health and criminal justice systems in Durham andÌýbeyond.

People perusing through tents at Durham Farmer's Market.

Real-World Consulting

A Sanford School of Public Policy student applied what she learned from her classÌýto rethink the farmers’ market as a communityÌýspace.

And Across North Carolina

Students helping each other to carry plywood. They are bringing it inside a building.

Western n.c. relief

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divinity in rural n.c.

Students discover the heart of ministry through a hands-on field education placement that immerses them in rural North Carolina.

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Supporting Youth

The Nicholas School and community partners designed a curriculum to help kids cope during turbulent times — from relationship struggles to natural disasters.

Crossing Disciplines

An interdisciplinary effort tackles health disparities across rural North Carolina, where access to care isÌýlimited.

climate resilience

A team is studyingÌýfungalÌýgrowth in Black Mountain and its potential health effects in a warming world.

Research That Benefits All North CaroliniansÌý

ai research

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What does research lookÌýlike?

Voices of Hope

Alfonza Grafton headshot
Dr. Joseph Turek
Jessilyn Dunn headshot

Climate RoadÌýTrip

In Durham

See how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ turns stormwater into a sustainable campusÌýresource.

Across N.C.

Hit the road with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to discover climate solutions across NorthÌýCarolina.

In SampsonÌýCounty

Explore how a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ faculty member and the Coharie Tribe are restoring a river and a legacy.

Commitment to the Carolinas

Free Tuition For Carolinians

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A military family sitting in an audience.