Friday, March 13, 2015
Three Durham Public Schools win national awards
Three Durham Public Schools Montessori programs were recognized among the best magnet programs in the country this week with the announcement of the 2015 Magnet Schools of America national awards. Lakewood Montessori Middle School and Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School were named Schools of Excellence and George Watts Montessori Magnet Elementary School was named a School of Distinction by the National Association of Magnet and Theme-based Schools
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Duke ‘angel’ program to finance business start-ups program
Duke University announced that they will set up an angel-investment system to help faculty members, Duke University and other people tied to the school launch start-up businesses. Duke is seeding the innovation fund with $2 million of its own money. Officials hope to secure enough outside donations to give the fund $20 million to work with.
Nasher Museum of Art Plans Public Art Commission in Downtown Durham
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University has announced plans to commission a mural by abstract painter Odili Donald Odita in downtown Durham and a large-scale wall painting inside the museum. An outdoor mural location has not yet been selected.
Fayetteville Elementary Teacher Wins $175,000 Grant
Tomika R. Altman-Lewis, a Fayetteville Street Elementary School teacher is one of six public school teachers from across the state who has received a $175,000 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers for professional development, salary supplement and equipment and supplies for the school.
Vivace to Open Durham Location
Italian restaurant Vivace will open a location of its popular Triangle bistro in Durham at 605 W. Main St. in the former Pop's location.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
King's Daughter's Inn Now Offering Loyalty Program to Guests
The King's Daughter's Inn has partnered with Stash Hotel Rewards to offer a points-based loyalty program to guests.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Patheon purchases SC Drug-maker
Durham-based drug manufacturer Patheon said Wednesday it will buy a small South Carolina drug maker for an undisclosed price.
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