Durham & the Region

Durham middle school students become historian adventurers during the John Hope Franklin Young Scholars one-week immersion program, sponsored by Duke Community Affairs and the Provost’s Office. During a session in Rubenstein Library, DCA’s David Stein, senior education partnership coordinator, discusses items from the archives with the students. Th
Durham middle school students become historian adventurers during the John Hope Franklin
Young Scholars one-week immersion program, sponsored by Duke Community Affairs (DCA) and the
Provost’s Office. During a session in Rubenstein Library, DCA’s David Stein, senior education
partnership coordinator, discusses items from the archives with the students. Th

June 25, 2025

Young Historians Follow in John Hope Franklin’s Tradition

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Mayme Webb-Bledsoe poses with her arms folded in front of Durham's iconic Lucky Strike tower.
Mayme Webb-Bledsoe worked to build relationships between Durham community members and Duke as Assistant Vice President for Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership & Community Development. Photo by Travis Stanley

June 18, 2025

The Heart of a Community, the Soul of a Partnership

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