Duke OEP Fosters Connections with Lenovo at the Lenovo Center Dedication Ceremony

Ed Pagani, Ph.D., Executive Director, Office for External Partnerships (OEP), recently attended the dedication ceremony for the Lenovo Center, the home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The event was held at the Lenovo Center and showcased the growing partnership between Lenovo and the Triangle region.

Yang Yuanqing, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo and Wendy Kuran, Associate Vice President for Development: Duke Kunshan University and China with Ed Pagani, Ph.D., Executive Director, Office for External Partnerships (OEP)

“It was a pleasure to attend the Lenovo Center dedication and connect with Mr. Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo’s Chairman and CEO, and various members of the executive team,” said Ed. “Lenovo’s interest in forming university partnerships highlights how the nexus of sports, entertainment, technology, and education can enhance local culture and spur innovation and economic development in North Carolina.”

Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

Lenovo, a Fortune Global 500 technology company, has a significant presence in North Carolina, with one of its global headquarters located in Morrisville. The company has been a major contributor to the state’s economy and has shown a strong commitment to community engagement.

Duke University, with its rich history and global impact, is also deeply rooted in North Carolina.  Over the past 100 years, Duke University ambitiously evolved into a leading education and research institution, a world-renowned academic medical center and health system, and a major employer and economic engine for North Carolina. Today, Duke’s impact in North Carolina extends far beyond its home in Durham, with a presence in communities across the state. Through education, collaborative research, community service, and meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, Duke is committed to advancing the prosperity of the state it calls home. Each day, Duke students, faculty, staff, and alumni make history in their own way and continue to write the story of Duke for the next 100 years and beyond.

Duke is committed to prioritizing our neighbors’ needs and improving our region’s quality of life. Through the Office for External Partnerships, Duke fosters strong relationships with private and public sectors and community leaders. By working together, Duke and industry partners can create a brighter future for North Carolina and beyond.

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