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

APRIL 9

Around the World with Duke Global Health
Duke Alumni Event
Washington, D.C.

At this interactive event, Duke alumni can visit with DGHI researchers involved in life-saving research and interventions addressing complex health challenges in five different locations around the world.

DGHI Birthday Party - April 16

APRIL 16

DGHI Birthday Party
(for faculty and staff)
Durham, NC

An informal celebration for DGHI faculty and staff of the 20-year anniversary of the April 2006 Duke Global Health Symposium, at which DGHI was formally launched. DGHI employees will receive invitations by email.

Community Wide Celebration

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

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.

Start your Gift

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, which will launch in April.

“

This is a critical moment for our field, and this anniversary affords us an opportunity not just to celebrate what we’ve done, but to reflect as a community on how we can build on our strengths to confront the challenges of the next 20 years.

Chris Beyrer, M.D. — Director, Duke Global Health Institute

Explore 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 250students 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.