Duke University was created by James Buchanan Duke in 1924. Learn more...

Duke's Mission is to provide a superior liberal education, prepare people for lives of skilled and ethical service, advance the frontiers of knowledge, foster health and well-being and promote a sincere spirit of tolerance. 

Trustworthiness, respect, diversity, learning and teamwork are hallmarks of the University's guiding principles Learn more.... 

Duke University established  Duke University Health System (DUHS) in 1998 as an affiliated, nonprofit support corporation which would own and operate the integrated health system.