Sanford School of Public Policy
Giving in 2008-09
On July 1, 2009, the Sanford Institute of Public Policy became the Sanford School of Public Policy Duke's 10th school. The transformation supports university-wide efforts to bring knowledge to the service of society and will enable Sanford to strengthen programs that have already earned national distinction. Contributions to endowment played a major role in facilitating this transition. In 2008-09 alone, the university received $9.5 million in support of Sanford's transformation. Endowment gifts were directed to financial aid, faculty support, and the Hart Leadership Program's Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative. Gifts to Sanford's new annual fund helped pay for summer internship stipends. Expendable gifts also enabled Sanford to upgrade wiring in Fleishman Commons to accommodate electrical outlets for student laptops.
Giving Priorities
- Endowment for faculty chairs, scholarships, fellowships
- Funds for internships which combine course work with real-world experiences
- Ongoing support for the Sanford Annual Fund
Giving News
- Sanford Board of Visitors members Kathy and Rick Lieb endowed a professorship for the Hart Leadership Program and provided scholarship support through the Financial Aid Initiative. (pdf) Read More
- $5.75 million gift from Duke University trustee David Rubenstein allowed the Sanford School of Public Policy to meet a $40 million fundraising target in time for its inauguration as Duke’s 10th school. Read More
Other Highlights
- The Sanford School of Public Policy celebrated its new status as Duke’s 10th school with a variety of events and speakers. Read More