Durham: The Bull City
Durham, North Carolina is a diverse city with an approximate population of 234,000. It is known as both the "City of Medicine" and "The Bull City," reflecting the mix of people, ideas, and lifestyles that make this city great. Durham offers an unbeatable combination of Southern hospitality, urban energy, cultural tradition, and academic and scientific innovation.
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Durham is one-third of the Research Triangle, an area that includes Raleigh and Chapel Hill and boasts one of the largest concentrations of PhDs and MDs in the world. The Triangle is consistently ranked one of the country's best places to live and work, and was named America's Smartest City by The Daily Beast in 2009.
The climate alone is hard to beat. People take advantage of the miles and miles of forest trails, bike paths, parks, and outdoor athletic fields year round.
The location is also ideal. North Carolina's beaches are a few hours to the east and the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains are just a few hours to the west. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located just 20 minutes from campus, offering excellent connections to worldwide destinations, including direct flights to London and Paris.
» Durham ranked #5 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live 2009 list
