Durham, which is located in the Research Triangle in North Carolina, is home to nearly 200,000 residents. Durham enjoys a moderate year-round climate and a reasonable cost of living.

Durham is also home to a second university, North Carolina Central, the first state-supported liberal arts college for African-Americans in the United States. In addition to Durham, the Research Triangle includes Raleigh, home of North Carolina State University, and Chapel Hill, home of the University of North Carolina.

The Raleigh-Durham area is served by a major airport and most major airlines. Travel to other major cities in the United States and abroad is easy and convenient.