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How important do Duke professors consider their teaching responsibilities? During summer break when many get a respite from instructing undergraduates, professors reflected on how they balance teaching with other obligations.
Although his remaining days in Philadelphia are numbered, incoming President Vincent Price has still been productive on his current campus.
Research using new nanomaterials has led to the development of devices with practical uses, such as a 3D-printed knee replacement.
Arts and Sciences Council will take a pause and evaluate the next steps to revamp the Trinity curriculum.
When students come to Duke, they hope to have all kinds of experiences. But allergic reactions to plant sperm typically aren't on the list.
Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones professor of mechanical engineering, was recently published in the Journal of Applied Physics for his explanation that wealth inequality is governed by constructal law, a theory in physics about the generation of design in nature. The Chronicle’s Rob Palmisano spoke with Bejan about his discovery and its future implications.
Forty light years away, seven exoplanets have caused scientists to ask if there is life beyond our own.
Whether you use it for late-night Cookout runs, trips to the Eno Quarry or hauling tenting supplies to K-Ville, having a car on campus makes life easier. But which cars are the most popular among students?
Through NeuroVice, one Duke alumna is channeling her own experience to help others with neurological disorders.
One Duke alumna's drive to improve her circumstances led her to start Ello Raw, a company that makes vegan dessert balls.
In a recent study, Dan Ariely discovered something that college students have understood all along—the power of pizza.
As director of Rock The Vote, Heather Smith—Trinity ’98 and a member of the DukeEngage National Advisory Board—has helped millions of young adults vote in their first presidential elections, shaping Rock the Vote’s reputation today as the largest non-partisan, non-profit voter registration organization in the country. The Chronicle’s Rob Palmisano spoke with Smith about her role with the organization and the ongoing significance of its mission.
Universities not paying property taxes on their land have sparked discussion lately, but Duke continues to contribute to Durham through various other ways.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson presented lessons in public service, reporting suspicious behavior and the prevailing conflict between national freedom and national security at the Sanford School of Public Policy Thursday night.
Most freshmen will never forget their Orientation Week. The Chronicle spoke with the new students about their impressions of the week and their favorite events.
This year’s Orientation Week will expand upon last year’s program and streamline the schedule of activities.
Senior Emma Wright recently completed a solo hike of the entire Appalachian Trail going northbound from Georgia to Maine. From February 29 to July 14, she hiked a total of 123 days from Georgia’s Amicalola Falls Visitor Center to Maine’s Mount Katahdin with only four days of rest in between—barring injury—averaging eighteen miles a day. The Chronicle’s Rob Palmisano communicated with Emma over email about the inspiration behind her solo hike and her experiences along the way.
Since its launch in 2013, Yik Yak has become a popular, anonymous outlet for college students to share their thoughts on school, popular culture and current events. Especially at Duke, this social media outlet provides a glimpse into what students are talking about. The Chronicle compiled this week's top ten posts on Duke's Yik Yak.
Children’s early attention and social skills may soon be recognized as equally important as their early academic skills in facilitating scholastic success into young adulthood.
Elaine Heath, former McCreless professor of evangelism at Southern Methodist University and co-founder of the Missional Wisdom Foundation, was named the new dean of the Duke Divinity School in March after a national search. She will take over the position from interim dean Ellen Davis, who has served since Richard Hays retired last August. Heath discussed her goals and the future of Duke Divinity with The Chronicle's Rob Palmisano over email.
