Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment in Durham, NC, is a premier institution dedicated to tackling the world's pressing environmental challenges. It offers a distinctive interdisciplinary approach, seamlessly integrating natural sciences, social sciences, and policy to develop effective, sustainable solutions. The school strongly emphasizes cutting-edge research, immersive experiential learning opportunities, and meaningful global engagement. This comprehensive environment prepares students not just with knowledge, but with the practical skills and leadership qualities needed to become impactful environmental leaders and innovators committed to building a more sustainable future for the planet.
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Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers, the university moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.
