Duke study shows resiliency can decrease effects of PTSD
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A Duke professor's research on Nepalese child soldiers demonstrates that resilience could curb the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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A Duke professor's research on Nepalese child soldiers demonstrates that resilience could curb the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The University has launched a new institute to accelerate the transformation of scientific discoveries into benefits for patients.
As several major construction projects on campus come to an end, space in the Bryan Center has been rearranged to create more room for student activities and organizations.
The impact of television violence has been contested by parents and educators alike, but a study co-authored by a Duke researcher could impact future discussions.
A Duke alum is launching a new restaurant that will bring the West Coast a little closer to Ninth Street.
Mathematical physicist Arlie Petters was recently chosen as the new dean of academic affairs and associate vice provost for undergraduate education. Petters—the Benjamin Powell professor of mathematics, physics and business administration—replaced Lee Baker July 1 and will serve through June 2020. The Chronicle's Ajay Desai spoke with Petters about his love for interacting with students and his goals for his time as dean.
Construction is expected to begin shortly on two new mixed-use buildings in downtown Durham, one of which will be occupied by the Duke Clinical Research Institute.
Duke researchers are investigating the ability of umbilical cord blood to treat a number of diseases, including autism.
For some Duke community members, the end of their official Duke employment is only the beginning of their service efforts.
A new initiative called "Storymakers" is giving Durham residents a voice and promoting unity among them.
One Duke employee is using America's pastime to give back to the Durham community.
Pre-orientation programs remain a popular choice for incoming freshmen.
The James B. Hunt Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy, one of the nation’s leading education policy think tanks, has partnered with the Sanford School of Public Policy to research issues in education, most notably early childhood education and development.
A team in Duke's electrical and computer engineering department has made strides in robotics research by developing a prototype chip capable of helping robots plan efficient motions.
Device-free spaces are gaining popularity thanks to a phone-locking pouch developed by a Duke alum.
Delegates from Duke Kunshan University and Kunshan's municipal government visited Durham earlier this month to discuss DKU's future.
Duke researchers are aiming to study marine landscapes from a new perspective—the sky.
While others are preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a Duke research team is working in Rio de Janeiro to study the effects of the Brazilian government’s expansion of the university system.
With the help of executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, Duke will soon have a new president.
Moo-Young Han, professor emeritus of physics, passed away May 15 due to heart complications.