It is a Private Research University. Location of the University in Durham, North California, United States. It was established in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers. Old names were Brown School, Union Institute, Normal College, and Trinity College. Its president is Richard. H. Brad Head. The campus of the university spans over the area of 8,600 acres. The main campus is planned by famous architect Julian Adele.
Organization of University:
It has total 12 Schools and Institutions.
Two from twelve are undergraduates named as:
- Pratt School of Engineering
- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
Other Prominent Schools of the University are:
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Duke University
- School of Divinity
- Duke University School of Nursing
University Ranking:
It is number 7th private university in America in term of wealth. It has above $11 billion cash and investment in the fiscal year of 2014.
Student Population:
There are nearly 15,000 students read in this university in all programs offered by it. Nearly 6500 in undergraduate programs and above 8000 in post graduate programs.
Notable Alumni of Duke University:
Alumni of Duke University are working in the many fields of life like Government sectors, Researchers, Athletes, Journalists, and Businessmen.
Famous Government Officials:
- Richard Nixon (Former President of USA)
- Ricardo Lagos (Former President of Chile)
- Eric Shinseki (Former Chief of Staff of US Army)
Nobel Prize Winners:
- Hans Dehmelt
- Robert Richardson
- Charles Townes
Some Prominent Journalists:
- Charlie Rose
- John Feinstein
- John Harwood
- Jay Williams
- Sean MacManus
Notable Businessmen:
- Tim Cook
- Peter Nicholas
- John Chambers
Prominent Athletics:
- Adam Silver
- Grant Hill
- Bobby Hurley
Contact:
Address: 2138 Campus Drive, Box 90586, Durham, NC 27708
Phone: +1 (919) 684-3214
Fax: +1 (919) 668-1661
Website: www.duke.edu
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