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Duke names Cutcliffe as 21st coach
"It just hit me from every direction that I was in the right place at the right time." David Cutcliffe
by Meredith Shiner in News
Driving six hours from Knoxville to Durham in the middle of the night, David Cutcliffe was looking for a sign.
3 unindicted laxers sue University
Durham, Nifong also included in complaint
by Chelsea Allison
Three unindicted members of the 2005-2006 men's lacrosse team filed suit Dec. 17 against the University, the city of Durham and others, claiming that the pursuit of the now-discredited rape charges against three teammates also wronged them and highlighted a wider conspiracy against Duke students.
City manager will become
by Shreya Rao
Outgoing Durham City Manager Patrick Baker announced his decision Dec. 11 to step down from his post and move across the hall to the city attorney's office.
472 admitted early for 2012
by Eugene Wang
About a quarter of the members of the Class of 2012 already know they will be at Duke this fall.
CLAP gets one-year
by Kevin Lincoln
After much discussion, Dean of Undergraduate Education Steve Nowicki announced Dec. 10 his decision to extend the Chronicle Leadership Assistance Program for another year.
Nich School hosts forum on drought
by Hon Lung Chu
As students return to campus for a new semester, one sobering fact remains: the continuing drought, which was the main focus of the town hall meeting hosted by the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences Tuesday night.
what you missed over break
by Wenjia Zhang
Queen Elizabeth II distinguished Arlie Petters, professor of mathematics and physics, as a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Dec. 29.
Study finds improvement in low-income enrollment
by Will Robinson
Programs such as the University's new financial aid initiative may not produce greater opportunities for students from low-income families, according to a recent study.
