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Joe Gonzalez discusses new dorms, renovations and future of Duke housing

By Julianna Rennie | October 23, 2018

The Chronicle sat down with Joe Gonzalez, assistant vice president of student affairs and dean for residential life, to discuss new dorms, selective living and other housing initiatives. He’s been at Duke University for 14 years, but he initially “caught the housing bug” when he was an undergraduate resident assistant at the University of Kansas. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. 

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What's up with the pop-up kitchen? How and why the Brodhead Center eatery changes

By Cheyenne Quijano | October 23, 2018

Ever wonder where Burger Shack came from or what happened to The Big Bowl? 

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How the two new West Campus dorms, 300 Swift will fit into the housing puzzle

By Carter Forinash | October 22, 2018

Wish there was more construction at Duke? The next five years may be for you, as plans for new dorms on West Campus take shape. 

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

A 2018 Nobel Laureate did a formative part of his research at Duke

By Elora Pradhan | October 22, 2018

Although Duke University did not win a Nobel Prize this year, it still has a stake in the glory.  

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Survey: Students of color report lower family incomes, less interest in Greek life

By Likhitha Butchireddygari | October 22, 2018

According to a survey, white first-years come from wealthier backgrounds than first-years of color.

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Duke has fewer tenure-track professors than it did a decade ago, but is not unique among its peers

By Bre Bradham | October 22, 2018

The composition of faculty rank is radically changing at Duke and at some of its peers.

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New program aims to support first-generation college graduates attending Duke Law School

By Maria Morrison | October 22, 2018

Getting into and completing law school is a daunting and challenging process for anyone, especially for students whose families do not have experience in professional fields.  

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2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad is set to visit Duke this month

By Bre Bradham and Isabelle Doan | October 19, 2018

Earlier this month, Nadia Murad was awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for her work against sexual violence and genocide.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Six amendments are up for vote in North Carolina—here's what you need to know

By Carter Forinash | October 19, 2018

Judicial vacancies? Voters IDs? Fish?  All of these topics appear in the six constitutional amendments on the North Carolina ballot this fall. 

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Many students on financial aid will now have to pay for their health insurance

By Julianna Rennie | October 19, 2018

Last month, some families received a letter explaining that Duke University will no longer pay for their student’s health insurance.  

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Former WWF president reflects on her career, individuals' roles in environmental protection

By Anna Gotskind | October 19, 2018

Individuals should contribute to abating climate change and protecting wildlife, one environmental advocate said Thursday. 

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Applying to Duke? Here's what the dean of undergraduate admissions wants to see

By John Markis | October 19, 2018

Reporters spoke with Christoph Guttentag, dean of undergraduate admissions, and Alison Rabil, assistant vice provost and director of the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support, at a question and answer session Thursday morning.

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Academic Council discusses role of faculty in harassment adjudication on campus

By Bre Bradham | October 19, 2018

After tightening the rules on romantic and sexual relationships between faculty and students last Spring, Academic Council is doubling down on its quest to make a cultural change among faculty regarding harassment.

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Student satisfaction with Duke Dining has risen in last three years, survey says

By Bre Bradham | October 19, 2018

Students have started liking Duke Dining a lot more in the last few years.

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Survey: International students have lower family incomes, attended private schools at higher rate

By Jake Satisky and Ayden Case | October 18, 2018

Duke prides itself on its worldwide diversity, attracting hundreds of international students every year. How do statistics on income, school type, admissions counselor and opinions on test scores compare between domestic and international students?

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DSG Senate unanimously passes resolution calling for Duke to divest from fossil fuel investments

By Matthew Griffin | October 18, 2018

Duke Student Government Senate voted unanimously at its Wednesday meeting to pass a resolution calling for the University to divest itself from fossil fuels.

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

Why do some people produce HIV-fighting antibodies? Duke researchers may have an answer

By Anna Gotskind | October 18, 2018

Duke researchers have recently discovered why some people can produce antibodies capable of fighting HIV, and the answer might lie in one special protein.  

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'Suck it up': Students sound off on paper straws at campus venues

By Kathryn Silberstein | October 18, 2018

Feel like you’ve been grasping at straws since sipping and slurping options went plastic-free across Duke’s campus?

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Office of Access and Outreach restructuring brings location change, staff shake-up

By Matthew Griffin | October 18, 2018

The Office of Access and Outreach is at two locations at once, according to different pages of Duke's website. 

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Survey: Legacy students report higher family incomes, show more interest in tenting

By Stefanie Pousoulides and Ayden Case | October 17, 2018

In The Chronicle’s survey of the Class of 2022, first-years were asked if any of their parents or siblings attended Duke University. Students who answered yes were defined as legacy—there were 37 legacy and 221 non-legacy students.