Although Duke has not garnered the national attention of its peer institutions for on-campus demonstrations, student groups have organized several protests throughout the year calling for administration to address the ongoing war.
With summer session 1 underway, Duke’s facilities have shifted to summer schedules. The Chronicle has compiled updates to resources for students living on-campus this summer.
The eight Duke affiliates are included in the total count of 36 protesters who were detained, cited and held by UNC Police in Gerrard Hall on UNC’s campus the morning of April 30. Six of 36 were transported at 9 a.m. to the Orange County Courthouse, where they were released on bond with a written promise to appear in court at a later date. The 30 remaining in custody on campus were released on site within hours.
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences undergraduates can declare their major anytime during their sophomore year, but no later than the Friday before spring break. Undergraduates in the Pratt School of Engineering, declare their major during the summer before their sophomore year.
The primary races were prolonged due to runoff elections. Under state law, a second-place candidate can request a runoff if no candidate in the primary wins more than 30% of the vote.
The foundation has historically been one of Duke’s largest benefactors.
At 10:35 a.m., President Vincent Price came to the podium to introduce this year’s commencement speaker, actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, which prompted about a hundred students to rise from their seats and leave the stadium amidst a sea of mixed boos and cheers.
Trinity senior Zahra Hassan and joint MD/MBA-candidate Kayla Thompson delivered brief welcoming remarks at the Class of 2024's Commencement Ceremony.
Representatives from Duke’s various schools and Duke Kunshan University presented the 2024 degree candidates for approval of the council. The degree candidates will be approved by the Provost’s Office and the Board of Trustees ahead of Sunday’s commencement ceremony. DKU will host its commencement ceremony May 17.
This year, DCC's activism included publishing a report on the extent of Duke research funded by the fossil fuel industry, holding multiple protests to demand the University cut ties with fossil fuel companies and sending over 50 students to a rally in New York City where they called on President Joseph Biden to declare a climate emergency.
The Chronicle is here to celebrate the Class of 2024's accomplishments in preparation for commencement on Sunday with this year's graduation preview.
Junior year was one of new beginnings — a year marked by the implementation of QuadEx, the first seasons of two head coaches and the lifting of COVID-19 protocols that defined the beginning of the Class of 2024’s Duke experience.
The Class of 2024’s first year saw activism, a disappointing basketball season and adjustment to a new normal.
Sophomore year saw a near return to normalcy, sweeping changes to the housing system and an unforgettable basketball season.
In addition to commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld, Duke will present honorary degrees to four individuals during the Class of 2024's May 12 ceremony.
Commencement will take place at 9 a.m. in Wallace Wade Stadium. President Vincent Price will preside over the event, which will feature student speeches from Trinity senior Zahra Hassan and joint MD/MBA-candidate Kayla Thompson. The ceremony will conclude by 11 a.m., and many academic departments will host gatherings and department-specific ceremonies in the afternoon.
As Duke transitions into bidding farewells to its beloved seniors and welcoming incoming Blue Devils, The Chronicle asked three members of the Class of 2024 to share advice and important lessons they learned from their experiences at Duke.
Members of the last undergraduate class that experienced disruptions from COVID-19 reflected on school spirit, community and their mixed feelings toward graduation and life after college.
The Class of 2024’s senior year saw Duke celebrating its 100th year, demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war and the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike affirmative action in higher-education.
