By broadening the university's role as an advocate for economic and community development, the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership works with community partners to improve quality of life and public education in Durham and to build strong Duke-Durham relations.
The Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership, which is part of the Duke Office and Durham and Community Affairs, works with 12 neighborhoods close to Duke campus to improve quality of life for residents.
Duke's 12 Partner Neighborhoods in Durham:
Duke's 9 Partner Schools in Durham:
Durham School of the Arts, E.K. Powe Elementary School, Forest View Elementary School, George Watts Montessori Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School, Morehead Montessori Middle School, Rogers-Herr Middle School, Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School