Duke University was established in 1924 when James B. Duke, through the Indenture of Trust, designated a gift that transformed Trinity College into a comprehensive research university. In 2024, Duke University launches a celebration of its centennial—a historic opportunity to recognize Duke’s extraordinary past, communicate the impact of the present and look toward the potential of Duke’s future.
Centennial Videos
Permanent Good: A Duke Documentary is a feature length historical film produced in 2024 in honor of Duke’s centennial year. It chronicles the evolution of Duke University from a one-room schoolhouse to one of the world’s preeminent institutions of higher learning, bringing to life the moments and people that forged this path.