In 2026, the Duke Global Health Institute is marking 20 years of impact and innovation with a series of community-wide events and programs. This page is your resource for news about anniversary events and activities, reflections about DGHI’s history, and ways to help us celebrate this milestone.
Events
OCTOBER 8-9
Community-Wide Celebration
Durham, NC
Two days of events for DGHI faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners to connect, celebrate and find inspiration for DGHI’s next 20 years. Program will include the 2026 Victor J. Dzau Distinguished Lecture in Global Health on the afternoon of Friday. Oct. 9. Details and registration coming soon.
More Ways to Celebrate
SHARE A MESSAGE
Are you a DGHI collaborator, a Duke global health alum, or just a fan of our work? Post photos and reflections on our DGHI Kudoboard.
MAKE A GIFT
Help ensure that DGHI continues to produce life-saving research and provide transformative global health education for students by making a donation in honor of our anniversary.
Support Global Health at DukeExplore DGHI History
Founded in 2006 as part of Duke University’s commitment to spark innovation in global health education and research, the Duke Global Health Institute is today one of the largest interdisciplinary institutes at Duke, comprising more than 300 faculty and staff, around 250 students at every degree level, 1,200 Duke global health alumni, and partners in more than 40 countries. Here are more ways to learn about DGHI’s history and impact.
DGHI20 Timeline
DGHI20 Reflections
Interviews with DGHI leaders, partners and alumni exploring key moments in the institute’s first two decades
Alumni Stories
DGHI20 Reflections: Vasavi Devireddy ’08 and Christine McKenna '08
Two of the first graduates of the global health certificate look back on DGHI’s...
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Around DGHI
DGHI20 Reflections: Michael Merson
DGHI’s founding director looks back on a decade that transformed the institute from a...
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