Q&A: Current Young Trustee Uzoma Ayogu discusses life on the Board, role of Young Trustee

With senior Trey Walk set be the next Young Trustee, The Chronicle caught up with Uzoma Ayogu, current Young Trustee and Pratt '17. Ayogu, who was elected by undergraduates in 2017, gave advice for the incoming Young Trustee to The Chronicle in a series of messages. He shared the essential qualities for the job and the lessons he’s learned as a member of the Board. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Duke received more than 41,000 applications this year, Dean Guttentag tells Arts and Sciences Council

The profile of incoming students has changed in recent years, said Christoph Guttentag, dean of undergraduate admissions, at the Thursday meeting of the Arts and Sciences Council. 

Podcast: Tales of Blue Devil love and what makes romance riveting

Welcome to Blueprint, a podcast that brings you a sketch of life at Duke University. Episode one is about romance.

DUSDAC discusses adding Quickly Tea House to Merchants on Points

Quickly Tea House, a local bubble tea vendor, visited the Duke Student Dining Advisory Committee Wednesday, hoping to join the Merchants on Points program.  

DSG debates Catholic Center funding, passes resolution calling for K-Ville to be open on UNC gameday

What does the Lord of the Rings have to do with Jesus Christ? Can something other than “the Vision of God” make you happy? 

Timeline of the Allen Building Takeover and its aftermath

The Allen Building Takeover of 1969 was transformative, paving the way for the creation of the the African and African American Studies Department, among other reforms.

Student activism at Duke since the Allen Building Takeover

The Allen Building Takeover marked a pivotal point in a Duke's history of student protests.

Trey Walk elected next undergraduate Young Trustee

Undergraduates have elected senior Trey Walk to be their next Young Trustee.

Activism and injustice: Path to the Allen Building Takeover

The Allen Building Takeover was not a random demonstration, but rather the culmination of African American students’ protests at Duke in late 1960s.

Protesters reflect on Allen Building Takeover at 50th anniversary event

Members of the student group that took over the Allen Building in 1969 shared their memories of the Takeover at an official commemoration Saturday afternoon.  

Where are they now? Allen Building Takeover participants' lives since 1969, memories of the Takeover

Many of the students in the Allen Building Takeover went on to become leaders in law, business, education and social justice after graduating from Duke. We caught up with five of these protesters to find out what they remember most about the Takeover and how it has made an imprint on the rest of their lives.

Single on Valentine's Day? Here's what to do on campus

Love it or hate it: Valentine's Day has almost arrived. 

William Brody to be next graduate Young Trustee

William Brody will serve as the next Graduate Young Trustee.

Nearly 6 months after HRL said safety review would be 'finished shortly,' 300 Swift balconies still closed

After the balconies have been closed for nearly six months, Housing and Residence Life is still evaluating whether 300 Swift’s balconies are safe. 

'A never-ending question': When Duke's development meets trees, defenders jump to protect on-campus woods

Meet the 2019 Graduate Young Trustee candidates

As undergraduate students vote for their new Young Trustee this week, graduate students will also be choosing a new representative on the Board. 

Brian Buhr touts diverse experiences, ability to connect with others in Young Trustee campaign

Young Trustee candidate Brian Buhr, a senior, prides himself on being a part of every corner of campus. 

Trey Walk brings campus activism, community involvement to his campaign for Young Trustee

 Young Trustee finalist Trey Walk, a senior, isn't afraid to speak out. 

Luke Farrell stresses financial aid issues, diversity and inclusion in Young Trustee campaign

“The Board of Trustees already has 35 members, so we have to ask ourselves — why does it matter that they added an extra chair for us,” said Farrell. “We have to make it matter. We have to change the conversation, we have to vote when it’s unpopular — and that’s what I have done and will continue to do as Young Trustee.”

Archana Ahlawat emphasizes improving experiences of underrepresented groups in Young Trustee campaign

Double majoring in computer science and political science, Young Trustee finalist Archana Ahlawat, a senior, has used technology to address social issues and enhance students' lives on campus.